After successfully repelling the Songshan Sect's attack, Cao Ye stood in a pool of blood, his thoughts surging like surging waves. He stared quietly at the corpses lying around him. Those enemies who were once so arrogant and arrogant had lost their vitality at this moment, like dead leaves swept by the autumn wind. The breeze blew quietly, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not cool the burning flame in his heart. Cao Ye knew that although he had won by chance this time, the Songshan Sect would never give up, and they would come back sooner or later. Instead of waiting to die, it is better to take the initiative to completely eliminate this huge threat.

Cao Ye dragged his exhausted body back home. His parents looked at his wounded body, their eyes reddened with heartache and tears welled up in them. Cao Ye's expression was as firm as steel, and his eyes revealed his unyielding will. "Dad, Mom, although the Songshan Sect was defeated this time, they will definitely seek revenge again. I can't let you live in fear forever. I decided to take the initiative to destroy the Songshan Sect."

Upon hearing this, the parents showed deep worry on their faces. The father frowned and said worriedly: "Son, the Songshan Sect is very powerful and has many masters. It is too dangerous for you to go." The mother held Cao Ye's hand tightly, and finally couldn't hold back the tears rolling down her eyes. She said in a trembling voice: "Son, you must come back safely."

Cao Ye looked at his parents, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He gently held his mother's hand and comforted her softly, "Dad, Mom, don't worry, I have made some progress in martial arts now, and with the Dugu Nine Swords in my hand, I will definitely succeed. I will act carefully, and when I come back, we can live a stable life."

After that, Cao Ye hugged his parents tightly, feeling their warmth and concern. Then, he turned around resolutely and prepared to embark on the journey. He packed his bag carefully, wiped his sword until it was shiny, and his eyes were full of determination and courage.

Before leaving home, Cao Ye looked back at his home again. The familiar eaves and warm lights filled his heart with nostalgia. He silently vowed to return successfully and protect his family. Then, he took firm steps and walked towards the direction of Songshan School.

Along the way, Cao also kept asking about the news of Songshan Sect. When he learned that Songshan Sect was forcing the other five sword sects to merge, he became more alert. He knew that Songshan Sect was ambitious. Once the five sword sects merged, it would break the existing balance of the martial arts world and bring more disputes and turmoil.

Cao Ye stopped and fell into deep thought. He understood that his action this time was not only to protect his family, but also to stop the evil deeds of Songshan Sect and maintain the peace of the rivers and lakes. He began to carefully analyze the strategy of Songshan Sect and the reactions of other sects. From the current situation, other sects are obviously dissatisfied with the coercion of Songshan Sect, but they dare not resist easily due to the strong strength of Songshan Sect. Cao Ye thought that perhaps he could unite with other sects to fight against Songshan Sect. This would not only increase his own strength, but also allow other sects to get rid of the control of Songshan Sect.

However, it was not easy to unite the other factions. They might not trust him as a stranger, and there were conflicts and conflicts of interest among them. Cao also knew that he had to find a suitable opportunity to convince them to act together.

He continued to move forward, observing the surrounding situation and thinking about countermeasures. When passing through a small town, Cao also heard some rumors about the Five Mountains Sword Sects. It is said that the head of the Hengshan Sect, Yue Lingfeng, and the head of the Hengshan Sect, Master Jingyun, have begun to secretly discuss how to deal with the pressure from the Songshan Sect, while the Taishan Sect has an ambiguous attitude and is wavering.

This news gave Cao Ye a glimmer of hope. He decided to go to the Hengshan Sect and the Songshan Sect first, try to contact them, and see if they could reach a cooperation. Cao Ye quickened his pace and walked towards the Hengshan Sect. He knew that time was running out, and he had to act quickly to stop the Songshan Sect's conspiracy.

Along the way, Cao Ye kept thinking about how to convince the Hengshan Sect and the Songshan Sect. He knew that only by showing his strength and sincerity could he win their trust. He decided to frankly explain his purpose and plan when he met with them, and show his martial arts to make them believe that he was capable of competing with the Songshan Sect.

Cao Ye stood in front of the gate of Hengshan Sect, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. He told the gatekeeper the purpose of his visit and asked to meet the head of Hengshan Sect, Yue Lingfeng. Seeing Cao Ye's extraordinary demeanor and sincere words, the gatekeeper went in to report. After a while, a Hengshan Sect disciple came out and led Cao Ye into the hall of Hengshan Sect.

The head of Hengshan Sect, Yue Lingfeng, sat in the main seat and looked at Cao Ye with a serious expression. Cao Ye bowed respectfully and then said straight to the point: "Head, I am Cao Ye. I heard that Songshan Sect forced the Five Mountains Sword Sects to merge, which is an unjust act. I came here this time to join forces with Hengshan Sect to fight against Songshan Sect."

Yue Lingfeng frowned slightly, his eyes full of doubt. "Who are you? Why do you care about the affairs of our Five Mountains Sword Sect? Moreover, the Songshan Sect is very powerful, how can our Hengshan Sect easily become their enemy?"

Cao replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Master, although I am not from the Five Mountains Sword Sect, I am well aware of the ambitions of the Songshan Sect. Once the Five Mountains Sword Sects merge, the martial arts world will surely fall into chaos. I have fought with the Songshan Sect before and I know their methods well. I am confident that as long as we work together, we will be able to fight against the Songshan Sect. Moreover, I am now a post-natal warrior, and my strength should not be underestimated."

As he spoke, Cao Ye drew out his long sword and performed the Dugu Nine Swords moves. The sword was sharp, cutting through the air like lightning, with overwhelming momentum. The head of Hengshan Sect Yue Lingfeng and all the disciples were stunned, they were shocked by Cao Ye's superb martial arts.

But there were also experts in the Hengshan School who were not convinced. A swordsmanship expert named Lin Yue stood up. "Humph, just talking won't do. Let me test your strength."

Lin Yue drew his sword from its sheath, the blade trembled slightly, and a crisp sound rang out. He stared at Cao Ye with sharp eyes like a hawk, kicked his feet, shot out like an arrow, and stabbed Cao Ye with his sword. Cao Ye's eyes focused, and his body flashed like a ghost, easily avoiding the attack. Lin Yue's sword stabbed in the air, making a sharp whistle.

Seeing that his attack missed, Lin Yue immediately changed his tactics. With a flick of his wrist, the sword flower flashed like a blooming silver flower, covering Cao Ye. Cao Ye responded calmly, moving lightly, the long sword in his hand dancing like a spirit snake, performing the sword-breaking style of Dugu Nine Swords, and started a fierce duel with Lin Yue.

The two swords crossed in the air, making crisp sounds, like rain hitting banana leaves. Lin Yue's swordsmanship was fierce, and each sword had a powerful force, as if it could split mountains and crack rocks. Cao Ye's swordsmanship was flexible and changeable, sometimes like a breeze, gentle and incomparable, and sometimes like a violent storm, fierce and unusual.

After a few rounds, Lin Yue gradually lost the upper hand. He was secretly shocked. He did not expect Cao Ye to be so strong. He gritted his teeth and exerted his strength again. His sword skills became more fierce. But Cao Ye was not afraid at all. He calmly observed Lin Yue's sword moves and looked for flaws.

Finally, Cao found a flaw. His eyes lit up, and the long sword in his hand stabbed out like lightning, hitting Lin Yue's sword. A powerful force burst out instantly, knocking Lin Yue's sword away. Lin Yue's face was full of shock. He stared blankly at his empty hands, feeling frustrated.

Cao Ye sheathed his sword and said to Yue Lingfeng again: "Master, I came here with sincerity. I am willing to contribute to the fight against Songshan Sect, and I hope Hengshan Sect can join hands with me."

Yue Lingfeng pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. "Your martial arts are indeed extraordinary, but this matter is of great importance, and I cannot make a decision lightly. I need to discuss it with the elders of the sect."

Cao also nodded and said, "I understand the concerns of the master. I can wait for the master's decision here."

Yue Lingfeng ordered someone to take Cao Ye to the guest room to rest, and then called the elders to discuss the matter. After a heated discussion, the elders of Hengshan Sect believed that although there were certain risks in joining forces with Cao Ye, if they did not resist, Hengshan Sect would sooner or later be annexed by Songshan Sect. In the end, they decided to cooperate with Cao Ye.

When Yue Lingfeng told Cao Ye about this decision, Cao Ye was overjoyed. He knew that he had taken the first step towards success.

Then, Cao Ye rushed to Hengshan Sect without stopping. After hearing the intention of Cao Ye, the head of Hengshan Sect, Master Jingyun, also showed hesitation. Cao Ye said sincerely: "Master, the ambition of Songshan Sect is obvious. If the Five Mountains Sword Sect is merged by it, the martial arts world will be plunged into a bloody storm. I have reached a cooperation with Hengshan Sect, and we are confident that we can fight against Songshan Sect together. Master, if Hengshan Sect joins us, it will not only contribute to the justice of the martial arts world, but also protect the peace of Hengshan Sect. Moreover, as an acquired warrior, I have enough strength to fight against Songshan Sect."

Nun Jingyun hesitated for a moment, still worried. At this time, Li Yue, a master of Hengshan School, stepped forward. "Words are not enough. Let me test your strength."

Li Yue held a long sword, the blade flashing with cold light. With a firm look in her eyes, she tapped her feet lightly, and rushed out like a flying swallow, attacking Cao Ye. Cao Ye responded calmly, performing the Dugu Nine Swords, and started a fierce battle with Li Yue.

Li Yue's swordsmanship was rigorous, and every move was just right, without any flaws. Cao Ye's swordsmanship was flexible and changeable, sometimes as gentle as flowing water, and sometimes as fierce as flames. The two of them fought back and forth, and the sword shadows intertwined, making people dazzled.

Li Yue changed his swordsmanship and used a special skill. His sword force attacked Cao Ye like a violent storm. Cao Ye was not in a hurry. He dodged the attack with a flash. He took the opportunity to counterattack. The long sword in his hand stabbed out like a spirit snake, pointing directly at Li Yue's flaw. Li Yue hurriedly resisted, but was still knocked back a few steps by Cao Ye's sword force.

Li Yue's face was full of admiration. She said to Master Jingyun, "Master, this man is indeed very powerful. Perhaps we can cooperate with him."

Under Cao Ye's persuasion and seeing that the Hengshan School had decided to cooperate with Cao Ye, Master Jingyun finally agreed to join the alliance.

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