I Can Replicate Martial Arts

The world follows a predictable cycle: what is long united must divide, and what is long divided must unite.

Wherever power lies, conflict and self-interest are sure to follow.

For two thousand years, the balance of power on this nameless planet had been maintained by the Three Sects, Six Mountains, and Twelve Grottoes.

A thousand years ago, a peerless prodigy emerged from Water Concealment Grotto Heaven. For a time, he reigned supreme. His Martial Arts reached the pinnacle of perfection, and he was undefeated throughout the land.

But all that flourishes must one day fade. His reign was brief; within a century, he had vanished without a trace, leaving behind only the stirring epic of his meteoric rise.

At the time, everyone believed he had transcended this realm, leaving the planet to journey afar in search of a higher Martial Dao.

Now, with the appearance of the Fifth Immortal, people were beginning to realize that the peerless prodigy of old may have long since fallen.

Outside Water Concealment Grotto Heaven, a host of masters from other factions descended from the clouds and entered the grotto heaven.

Yunyao Cave Master's expression darkened, but she maintained her etiquette and invited the guests into the main hall.

Seeing this, the crowd felt a small measure of relief.

With the Fifth Immortal's departure, everyone knew that Water Concealment Grotto Heaven was now destined to take center stage.

The times were changing.

They had no choice but to come down from on high and declare their stance.

"Cave Master, we have coexisted in peace for over a thousand years. Even when a Celestial Secret was revealed in the past, it was merely our disciples who fought and killed amongst themselves..."

An old man with a white beard and hair glanced around before being the first to speak.

"Elder Yue, there is no need to say more. I cannot decide this matter. We must wait for the Master to return."

Yunyao Cave Master cut the conversation short.

Her expression was grim.

'The Master is only staying here temporarily.'

'Once he leaves, how will Water Concealment Grotto Heaven cope?'

'The Fifth Immortal was already this terrifyingly powerful. Aren't the other Four Immortals even stronger?'

'Does the Master even stand a chance of winning?'

'If the Master is defeated...'

"Cave Master, we have come down from the clouds today for two reasons. First, we have faith in the Master's strength. Second, we wish to declare our stance: this world belongs to all of us who follow the Martial Dao, not to any single power."

Another man—one with an aquiline nose and skin the color of indigo—frowned and spoke in a low, heavy voice.

"Gentlemen, do you not agree?"

"We are in complete agreement!"

The gathered leaders all nodded and voiced their assent.

"All of you?"

'I never expected them to be so daring,' Yunyao Cave Master thought. 'They're leagues ahead of my own sisters.'

'They've made a shrewd calculation.'

'If the Master returns triumphant, then the Five Immortals who have lorded over them for so long will surely be destroyed.'

'By declaring their stance now, they're essentially switching sides before the battle is even decided, offering their submission in advance.'

'But if the Master doesn't return, it means he and the Five Immortals fought to the death. Even if the Immortals won, it would have been a Pyrrhic victory at best.'

'In that case, by uniting their forces and taking decisive action, they might just be able to topple the colossus that has oppressed them for so long.'

"Cave Master, whether this succeeds or fails depends on you. As for the disappearance of your esteemed grandmaster... I imagine you can guess the truth of that matter by now."

The hook-nosed man pressed on.

"We will discuss everything once the Master returns."

Yunyao Cave Master gave a noncommittal reply, then motioned for her attendants to serve tea.

Seeing her response, the others could only drop the matter. They began to drink their tea, making idle chit-chat.

Scarcely ten minutes had passed when a lazy voice echoed through the hall. "Are the things I asked for ready?"

'That voice?'

Overjoyed, Yunyao Cave Master shot to her feet and bowed. "Master, you've returned! I will prepare it for you at once."

At her movement, all the other leaders rose to their feet, their expressions solemn.

'The Master won!'

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