The ancients said: There is no bigger mountain than Zhongnan except Taihang. Since ancient times, Zhongnan Mountain has been a blessed land of cave heaven and a place of pure cultivation. Among the three major martial arts sects, Xuannv Palace, the only female sect, is built on Zhongnan Mountain.
It is not easy for a man to establish a transcendent foundation in the world, let alone a woman? In fact, throughout the ages, there have been many outstanding women who are as good as men. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, there has been a female emperor Wu Zetian in Chinese history. However, before Wu Zetian, there was also a woman who claimed to be emperor, namely Emperor Wenjia Chen Shuozhen, and she was the founder of Xuannv Palace.
According to legend, Chen Shuozhen, the leader of the Fire Phoenix Cult, was highly skilled in martial arts and had unparalleled talents. He once rescued a martial artist who became a nun in Ganye Temple, and the two became sworn friends at the first sight. Later, Chen Shuozhen raised troops to rebel and invited his good sisters to help him. Wu Zetian was greedy for wealth and refused to help. Instead, she revealed Chen Shuozhen's plans to the court. Under heavy encirclement and suppression by Tang soldiers, Chen Shuozhen was unfortunately captured and died generously. After her disciples escaped, they took the martial arts secret records she left behind and fled to Zhongnan Mountain, where they lived in seclusion and did not care about worldly affairs.
Until the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the world was in chaos. Xuannv Palace was born to protect the common people. During the battle of Jingnan, due to his collusion with the prince's party, in order to avoid disaster, he had no choice but to escape from the world of mortals. Until the thirty-sixth year of Jiajing, the Demon Sect brought trouble to the Central Plains and became arrogant. Xuannv Palace then formed a Tiandao alliance with the other six martial arts forces in the Central Plains to defeat the Demon Sect's main altar in one fell swoop. It was in this shocking battle that the status of Xuannv Palace was established. But in the next thirty years, Xuannv Palace stopped communicating with various sects and sects, and strictly guarded one door to prevent its disciples from traveling far away.
Xue Lanyi, the thirty-ninth generation palace master, leads nine departments and has nearly a thousand disciples. Xuannv Palace only accepts female disciples, and no men enter or exit the mountain. These female disciples are either abandoned babies or orphans from poor families and have no one to support them. They are led up the mountain by the disciples to teach them martial arts and are included in the door walls. The second is that the parents benefited from Xuannv Palace, and in order to repay their kindness, they stayed on the mountain to wait for their orders.
There are nine sections under the Xuannv Palace, which are divided into nine courtyards. On weekdays, the lords of each sect enter the country according to their disciples, giving them guidance and teaching martial arts. Due to the fire in Mulan Pavilion, the masters of four of the nine tribes were sent to handle matters, and the disciples of the main tribe could only temporarily go to other tribes to practice.
The so-called nine parts are divided according to flowers, which are orchid, peony, peony, crabapple, autumn chrysanthemum, hibiscus, wintersweet, pear blossom and apricot blossom. Except for the orchid, peony, peony, and hibiscus tribes, the nine lords are not on the mountain. The lord of the Begonia tribe was seriously injured due to the incident at Mulan Pavilion, and he is recuperating in peace. Among the nine divisions, the major responsibilities naturally fall on the remaining four divisions.
The golden sunlight shines on the huge white marble statue, making it dazzling. This statue is of Jiutian Xuannv, which is eight feet tall. No matter the texture of Xuannv's clothes, hair accessories, facial makeup, etc., they are all extremely flexible. Under the base of the jade statue is a large tripod with Kui patterns, and the inside of the tripod is filled with smoke.
The jade statue is located in the center of the square, and to the north is a magnificent hall. The door of the palace is open, and a large plaque hangs on the high door, which reads: Xuannv Palace with three golden characters. The words on the left and right door couplets are:
To bring peace to the world, why should a hero be a man?
Clean up the wasteland and keep women from being inferior to men
The main hall of the main hall is spacious and bright. There are eight sandalwood chairs on the east and west sides, with eight patterns of flowers engraved on the backs of the chairs. A phoenix is carved on the back of the main seat to the north. There are twelve beams and pillars in the hall, each of which is carved with exquisite patterns.
Houshan Patriarch's Ancestral Hall. Bright yellow curtains hang on the two pillars, and below is an incense table. Various snacks, melons and fruits are placed on jade plates. The gilt candlesticks on the left and right are lit with two white candles as thick as arms. Xuelanyi knelt on a futon and clasped her hands together.
She stared at the portraits of the ancestors on the wall and prayed: "Besides the ancestors of all generations, my disciple Xue Lanyi has been working hard every day since he took charge of the sect. Fortunately, thanks to the blessing of the ancestors, our Xuannv Palace is what it is today. The atmosphere is comparable to that of Dajue Temple and Tianshi Mansion.
Two months ago, the junior sisters were helping the disciples retreat to heal their injuries. A thief sneaked up the mountain, burned Mulan Pavilion, killed the night watchman, and stole the Nine-Yao Linglong, our most precious treasure. The disciple appointed four junior sisters to go down the mountain to capture this person. He also hoped that all the ancestors would protect him and wish them an early victory. "
Suddenly, the golden bell above her head rang, knowing that her disciple had something important to report. Then he stood up and walked towards the west. He turned the stone button on the wall with his five fingers. There was a rolling sound and a stone door slowly rose.
In the quiet courtyard, under two ancient cypresses. Four old women with strange looks in brocade gowns stood bowed. An old woman with a horse face and one eye saw Xue Lanyi walking out slowly and said happily: "Palace Master Qi, Senior Sister Xu and the others have arrived at the bottom of the mountain." Silver-haired Xue Lanyi's eyes were filled with joy, and she clasped her hands together and said, "Okay, okay, Patriarch’s blessing. It’s best for all the sisters to return home safely. Sixth sister and nineth sister, you stay and hurry up to buy a banquet. Let’s go down the mountain to welcome the seventh and eighth brothers.”
After everyone went up the mountain, Xuannv's palace had already been decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the doors were full of joy. Xuelan, with her hair tied up in a golden crown, walked in the lead, wearing a perfectly tailored moon-white gown that was spotless.
Although she is getting older, her skin is smooth and moist, except for the many fine lines at the corners of her eyes. Compared with other junior sisters, she is really good-looking. A pair of phoenix eyes are calm and intimidating, and every gesture of his hands and feet shows the magnanimity of a master.
The palace master welcomed everyone into the hall, flicked his sleeves, and immediately sat down on the chair that represented supreme power. After raising their hands, the heads of various ministries sat down one after another.
On the first red sandalwood chair on the right, Xu Fengying, the Lord of the Orchid Department, stood up. She lowered her head, half-kneeling on the ground while holding the faucet, and said in a hoarse voice: "Palace Master Qi, Xu Fengying of the Orchid Department led the other three departments to honor their orders and brought back the head of the thief Xiao Yunfan and the most precious treasure of the sect. ." Every word she said was extremely clear, and it was of great benefit when it fell into the ears of everyone. Everyone present thought that this evil thief Xiao Yunfan should be cut into pieces with a thousand knives. Cutting off his head would really give him an advantage.
Xue Lanyi put one hand on the armrest and said with a smile: "Okay, Master Xu and all the sisters have worked hard all the way. I have ordered people to prepare a banquet in the side hall to wash your hands."
Xu Fengying suddenly raised her head, her eyes flashed with light, she turned the dragon's head on the ground for a moment, and said slowly: "Palace Master, don't be busy now, Han Yue, put Xiao Yunfan's head on it." As soon as she finished speaking, a tall figure, The girl with a pretty face walked up behind Xu Fengying holding a brocade box.
On the beam of the main hall, Jiang Hanyue was lying in the dark. When she saw this scene, she was extremely horrified and said to herself: "Is there anyone in this world who looks like me? No, they are using the art of disguise." When Shui Hanyan heard the words "Xiao Yunfan" next to her, her heart sank, her vision went dark, and she almost fell off the beam.
Jiang Hanyue held her hand, which was very cold, and leaned to her ear, whispering: "Silly girl, Xiao Yunfan is so scheming, how could he be killed by them? Let's just wait and see what happens." Shui Hanyue Yan then thought about it: That's right, Brother Xiao was so resourceful, how could he die so easily? It must be my imagination. I felt a lot of relief immediately.
The box was opened, and inside was Xiao Yunfan's head. Xue Lanyi glanced at it from afar, then breathed out and said: "What a pity, what a pity, Langjian Sect has been removed from the world from now on!" She glanced at Xu Fengying and said slowly: "Junior Sister Xu, since you have already removed me from the world!" If the treasure of the gate is recovered, then take it out and present it to the ancestor."
Xu Fengying smiled and said: "That's natural. But Senior Sister Xue, Junior Sister, I made another important discovery during my trip down the mountain. It's a matter of great importance, so we'd better talk behind closed doors." Xue Lanyi's face was immediately covered with a layer of frost, and she said to Several disciples at the entrance of the main hall waved their hands.
Xu Fengying stood up on crutches and said slowly: "Junior sisters, the ancestor has passed down a legacy: the person who has won the Jiu Yao Linglong will be in charge of the sect. Do you still remember this sentence?"
The one-eyed old woman jumped up from her seat and asked: "Sister Xu, what do you mean?" Xu Fengying rolled her eyes at her and said slowly: "Sister Ge, don't you understand what I said?"
Xue Lanyi looked at her palms, her eyes twitched, and she said slowly: "It seems that Junior Sister Xu wants me to give up my position as Palace Master?" As soon as these words came out, the hall immediately became noisy. Xu Fengying raised her head and laughed wildly, then suddenly stopped and said slowly: "That's right, will the Master of the Snow Palace give in?"
Before Xuelanyi could answer, the one-eyed Granny Ge said loudly: "Senior Sister Xu, don't you want to rebel? Second, third and fifth, you three also mean the same thing?" Xu Fengying smiled and said: "Of course the three of them are listening. It’s mine.”
Xuelan lightly tapped her index finger on the armrest. Suddenly she opened her eyes, pointed at Xu Fengying with her finger, and said sternly: "You! Not Xu Fengying." Xu Fengying raised her head and laughed wildly: "I am indeed not Xu Fengying, but I Can't you tell who he is?"
Xue Lanyi's expression changed and she said tremblingly: "Wei Wuyou, it's you." Xu Fengying turned around and took off a cowhide mask as thin as cicada wings, revealing her true face. He said slowly: "It's me." The expressions of the three people behind Ge Qingyao also changed.
Everyone looked at her and saw an old woman who was over sixty years old. There was a very long scar carved on her face, extending from the corner of her left eye to the base of her right ear. Wei Wuyou's eyes were full of resentment and he sneered: "Xue Lanyi, Xuelanyi, you only want me to die so that you can take away the position of the palace master. Now that you have been sitting here for thirty years, you should give it back." Me."
Xuelanyi's shoulders were shaking and her fists were clenched. His eyes were about to burst into flames, and he gritted his teeth and said fiercely: "Okay, you are indeed very capable. You did what happened in Mulan Pavilion, right?" Wei Wuyou smiled and said, "Yes, it's me." Xue Lanyi He closed his eyes and asked again: "What about Junior Sister Xu and the four of them?" Wei Wuyou said calmly: "Of course I showed great favor to the people you sent, and they all died happily!" As she said this, He dropped the crutches in his hands with a loud sound, and threw his cloak and blouse to the ground.
Wei Wuyou wore a white silk gown with a delicate peach blossom embroidered on the back. Her men immediately moved a chair for her to sit on. Xue Lanyi heard with her own ears that her four sisters and many disciples who were sympathizers with each other had died. She was so furious that a mouthful of blood came out of her mouth. Four people headed by Granny Ge and many disciples guarded Xuelanyi.
Xue Lanyi raised her head, stretched out her sleeves to wipe away the blood on the corners of her lips, and said coldly: "Wei Wuyou, if you want to kill me, you can just come at me openly, so why bother playing so many tricks to harm innocent people."
Wei Wuyou touched a strand of white hair on his temples and said bitterly: "Innocent? The position of Palace Master was supposed to be mine back then. You colluded with several other people and set up a poisonous plan to make me lose my virginity to Xie Tianya. Later, Master got Knowing that I was not a virgin, she passed on the position of palace master to you. And you got your wish and ascended to the position of palace master. Do you know how miserable I am?
Master, she personally destroyed my martial arts skills, and Xie Tianya fell in love with me again. The most disgusting thing is you. After becoming the palace master, not only did you not show mercy to me, but you also sent people to secretly hunt me down. This knife on my face is thanks to you. "Her voice was sharp and harsh, echoing in the hall for a long time, making people feel terrified.
Granny Ge looked at Wei Wuyou and sighed: "Junior Sister Wei, it was not the Master of Snow Palace who ordered you to be killed, but Master." Wei Wuyou pointed at her and said, "Ge Qingyao, you don't have to be as long as Junior Sister Wei. Call me, I have already severed all ties with you. I am now Mrs. Peach Blossom, do you remember?
Bai Qiulu knew that I lost my virginity to someone else, so instead of showing any pity, she sent you to hunt me down. Haha, she was afraid that this matter would spread and ruin the reputation of Xuannv Palace. I was pregnant with Xie Tianya's flesh and blood at that time, why didn't you show mercy to me? You must force me to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff. Haha, God allowed me to survive, but the child was gone. Whether it’s Xuannv Palace or Langjianmen, I want you all to die! "
Xue Lanyi lamented: "Junior Sister Wei, I didn't expect this day. Since you threatened to take revenge, I will bear all the sins alone. Xue Lanyi's head is here, you can take it off, please." Leave the others alone.”
Wei Wuyou looked at Xue Lanyi and said with a smile: "You? In my dreams, I wish I could crush you to ashes. I won't let you die easily. I want you to watch everyone here with your own eyes and see how they die." In front of you."
Ge Qingyao drew out the long sword from behind with his backhand, thrust it forward, and said loudly: "If you want to kill the palace master, you must get through us first." As he said this, he stood in front of him.
Wei Wuyou shook his head and smiled and said: "Idiot, since we can get to Xuannv Palace, we must have been fully prepared. Otherwise, why didn't you people behind me see the flaw?"
Suddenly, Ge Qingyao's body swayed and her knees fell weak. All the disciples behind her also fell down one after another. Wei Wuyou pushed back the white hair on his temples and said calmly: "Xuelanyi, I never thought there would be a few loyal dogs in front of a despicable villain like you. Okay, I'll give this one a try first. I’ll kill the dog and show it to you.”
As she spoke, her eyes scanned the people on the ground and landed on a woman wearing a pink gown. She smiled and said: "Junior sister Tan, they are really poisoned. Stop pretending and kill Xuelanyi's old dog first."
The woman surnamed Tan jumped up from the ground, raised her hands and smiled at Wei Wuyou, "Okay, I wonder if Senior Sister Wei would like her tongue or ears?"
