Wuxia: Become the 100-Victory Sword King at the Beginning

Chapter 192: Thousands of Lanterns Illuminating the Night: The End of the Changmen Wengcheng, the Mastermind Revealed

After saying that, Shi Feiyang drew out the Sky Frost Blade, and immediately a bone-chilling chill spread out. The surrounding air was instantly frozen, and even a thin layer of frost appeared on the ground.

He used the "Frosty Sky Destruction" move from the Baisheng Sword Technique. The sword light flashed like frost and snow all over the sky. With endless chill and powerful murderous intent, he attacked Wei Zhi, the leader of the Cao Gang, and instantly replaced "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong.

Wei Zhi felt Shi Feiyang's powerful aura, and his heart trembled, his expression becoming as solemn as steel. But as the leader of the Cao Gang, he possessed a stubborn pride and would not back down easily. He gritted his teeth and resisted, his eyes revealing a hint of determination.

The three heroines, Yili, Baizhi and Michelle Yim, not only commanded the battle with confidence, but also participated in the fierce fighting.

Ellie stood swiftly, longsword in hand, shouting and commanding the disciples of the Xiongying Society. She unleashed the "Cloud and Mist Sword Technique," swinging her sword in a flurry of shadows, each strike carrying a fierce murderous intent as she stabbed at the Cao Gang's bandits.

She just shook her wrist, and the long sword pierced the throat of a bandit like a poisonous snake. The bandit screamed and fell to the ground dead.

Baizhi looked calm, muttering something, and using witchcraft to assist everyone.

Her eyes were focused, her hands kept forming seals, and an invisible force spread in the air, affecting the minds of the Cao Gang's evil bandits.

Some evil bandits were affected by the power of witchcraft, their eyes became confused and their movements became slow, and the disciples of the Xiongying Society took the opportunity to kill them.

Maggie Cheung brandished a Miao Dao and directed the Xiongying Society disciples to perform the "Tiger Slashing Formation". Suddenly, countless long swords danced with great force and flashing sword lights, like pairs of nimble butterflies, but with deadly lethality.

She led three thousand disciples and rushed into the enemy group. More than three thousand long swords were swung left and right, and several evil bandits were chopped down in an instant. Blood splattered on the faces and bodies of the disciples of the Xiongying Society, but they didn't care and continued to kill the enemy bravely.

On the other side, Ellie commanded the disciples of the Xiongying Society to perform the "Six Harmonies Sword Formation". The sword formation was neat and uniform, and the coordination was tacit, like a sophisticated killing machine.

Amidst the flashes of swords, Cao Gang bandits were continuously killed, and the ground was dyed red with blood.

In an instant, the sounds of shouting, weapons clashing, and spells whistling intertwined together, deafening and echoing in the sky above the Tiger Hill Sword Pond.

This thrilling fight was carried out fiercely in this dangerous place. Every moment was filled with life and death contest. The heroes of Xiongying Society relied on their superb martial arts and righteous spirit to fight a desperate battle with the evil bandits of Cao Gang. The bank of Jianchi seemed to have turned into a purgatory on earth, with blood and corpses everywhere, a tragic scene.

Shi Feiyang's aura was surging, like a volcano about to erupt.

He activated the Mingyu Gong, his internal energy surged through his meridians, and a faint jade-colored halo appeared on the surface of his skin.

The halo was crystal clear, yet it emitted a bone-chilling chill. The surrounding air seemed to be frozen, and a thin layer of frost gradually condensed on the ground. Even the falling leaves were wrapped in frost and slowly drifted down the moment they approached him.

At that moment, Cao Gang leader Wei Zhi was unleashing his unique Cao Gang skill, the "Pai Lang Quan." His feet planted firmly on the ground, as if rooted to the ground, his physique imposing and powerful. He roared, his voice like a bell, and unleashed a punch. The wind whistled like a surging wave, charging towards Shi Feiyang with overwhelming force.

Every punch thrown seemed to drive the air into forming waves visible to the naked eye. Wherever the punch passed, the dust on the ground was picked up by the wind from the punch and flew all over the sky.

Shi Feiyang's gaze was as sharp as a torch, closely watching Wei Zhi's every move. His eyes revealed a firmness and determination. He gripped the Sky Frost Blade tightly, the blade gleaming with a cold, eerie light like a crescent moon. He turned, his steps agile and flowing, and instantly rushed towards Wei Zhi.

He raised the Sky Frost Blade high in his hand, and with a whirring sound, it drew a sharp arc and slashed down towards Wei Zhi's head. This move was the "Frost Blade Splitting Sky" from the Baisheng Sword Technique. The blade flashed like a streak of silver lightning, instantly illuminating the surrounding darkness. The blade's aura was so strong that it carved a deep crack in the ground.

Seeing this, Wei Zhi did not dare to be careless at all.

He suddenly retracted his right fist, stretched out his arm to block in front of him, and at the same time exerted force with his feet, gathering all the strength of his body on his arms to block Shi Feiyang's sharp knife.

There was a loud clang, the deafening sound of metal colliding, sparks flying everywhere. The powerful impact made Wei Zhi's arms numb, and he involuntarily took a few steps back, leaving several deep footprints on the ground.

Shi Feiyang was also shaken slightly by the recoil, but he quickly stabilized himself with his deep internal strength and superb martial arts. Wei Zhi took advantage of Shi Feiyang's unstable body and launched another attack.

He flashed like a ghost and instantly appeared in front of Shi Feiyang, his fists raining down on him.

This is exactly the "Turbulent Waves" move in the "Pailang Fist". One punch follows another continuously, and each punch carries great power and a strange angle, making it impossible to defend against.

Shi Feiyang brandished the Sky Frost Blade and performed the "Golden Dragon Claw" move from the Baisheng Sword Technique. The blade danced rapidly, forming a blade net, blocking Wei Zhi's attacks one by one.

The knife and fist kept colliding, making a "bang bang bang" sound.

Every collision caused the surrounding air to fluctuate violently, and the rocks on the ground were shaken into the air.

Shi Feiyang spotted the flaw in Wei Zhi's moves, shouted loudly, and mobilized all his internal strength, and the Sky Frost Blade in his hand shone brightly.

He used the ultimate killer move of the Baisheng Sword Technique, "Frost Sky Destruction", and his entire body merged with the Sky Frost Blade. The sword light instantly surged several feet, like a huge silver light curtain, sweeping towards Wei Zhi.

This knife contained an endless chill and powerful killing intent. Wei Zhi felt the intense pressure, his face instantly turning pale, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He tried to dodge, but found that his body seemed to be imprisoned by an invisible force, unable to move.

He could only try his best to maximize the power of "Pailang Fist", push his palms forward to form a powerful air wall, trying to block Shi Feiyang's fatal knife.

With a loud "bang", the whole heaven and earth shook.

Shi Feiyang's Sky Frost Blade collided with Wei Zhi's Qi Wall, generating a powerful shockwave. This shockwave, centered around the two of them, spread outward, snapping surrounding trees and creating massive cracks in the ground.

Wei Zhi's air wall was instantly broken, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string. Blood spurted out of his mouth, leaving a bloody trail in the air.

Shi Feiyang chased after him relentlessly, his figure as fast as lightning, instantly arriving in front of Wei Zhi. He raised the Sky Frost Blade high in his hand again and slashed down at Wei Zhi fiercely. Wei Zhi's eyes widened in fear, and he tried to dodge, but it was too late.

With a "crack", the Tianshuang Blade hit Wei Zhi heavily, splitting him in half diagonally from the shoulder to the abdomen.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, staining the ground red, and internal organs were scattered all over the floor. The scene was extremely bloody.

Wei Zhi's eyes were wide open, with an expression of fear on his face, and his body slowly fell down. The leader of the Cao Gang died.

Shi Feiyang steadily put away the Sky Frost Blade. The dull sound of the blade being sheathed was like a brief pause in this brutal conflict.

His gaze fell coldly on Wei Zhi's lifeless body. There was no mercy in his heart, only the joy of justice being served and the firm belief in the unknown challenges of the future.

At this moment, a chilly wind blew, ruffling his hair and clothes. In this early winter, the wind around Tiger Hill Sword Pond was bone-chilling, as if freezing all the filth in the world. The surrounding trees had long since lost their verdure, leaving only bare branches shivering in the wind.

There was a thin layer of frost on the ground, gleaming coldly in the weak sunlight.

At this time, Xie Wen, the "Eagle Detective" of the Xiongying Society, was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and suddenly threw down the Tiancan silk net. The net was like a huge silver spider web, flashing cold light in the moonlight, and accurately covered Wei Shuqing.

Wei Shuqing was so frightened by this sudden change that his face turned pale as paper. His legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground, not daring to struggle anymore.

The heroes quickly gathered around and came forward, swords drawn, cold light flashing, all pointing at Wei Shuqing.

After careful inspection, everyone found tiny traces of puppet bugs biting behind Wei Shuqing's ears. It turned out that Wei Shuqing, the third in command of the Cao Gang, had long been secretly controlled by the enemy and had become a puppet at the mercy of others.

Shi Feiyang looked at Wei Shuqing with a deep gaze upon seeing this. He said in a deep voice, "I see. No wonder so many clues point to the inside. It turns out you've been used by the enemy!" He then decisively ordered Xie Wen, "Xie Wen, quickly gather some of the Xiongying Society's disciples and take Wei Shuqing to the Suzhou government office for trial. No mistakes can be made."

After making all the arrangements, Shi Feiyang went on without stopping and found the cave where the money and grain were hidden at the headquarters of the Cao Gang.

The cave is hidden in a remote valley, surrounded by rugged rocks. The cold wind whistles past, making sounds like ghosts and wolves howling.

Shi Feiyang sought help from the two fairies, Lark and Bi Yaner, from the Dragon Pagoda.

With the concerted efforts of the two fairies, countless money and food were moved into the Shenlong Pagoda.

Then, Shi Feiyang stood tall, his posture erect, his natural aura radiating. He announced loudly, "From now on, Michelle Yim will serve as the elder of the Xiongying Association and concurrently as the leader of the Jiangnan Cao Gang. Bai Zhi, Jin Liufu, Gongsun Ren, and Yang Feng will serve as deputy leaders, jointly managing the Jiangnan Cao Gang."

After this battle, the power of the Xiongying Society increased greatly, with more than 300,000 disciples under its command, firmly controlling the important amphibious areas in the south of the Yangtze River. Since then, the righteous spirit has become increasingly powerful in this land.

With the exposure of Wei Shuqing's identity, the case seems to be about to be solved, but Shi Feiyang and others know that the enemy's ultimate conspiracy may be far more complicated than they imagined, and the mastermind behind the scenes is still hiding in the depths of darkness, and no one knows where he is hiding.

That day, following the clues, they came to the Changmen Wengcheng.

Night fell like a thick, black cloth, shrouding the city walls. All around was an eerie silence, broken only by the whistling of the wind over the ramparts. The cold night wind sliced ​​everyone's cheeks like ice knives. A thin layer of frost had formed on the ground, gleaming coldly in the faint moonlight.

The bricks and stones of the city wall look particularly cold and majestic in the cold wind, and every stone seems to be telling the vicissitudes of time.

Suddenly, countless sky lanterns rose slowly from all over the city like ghosts, looking particularly strange in the dark night sky.

The faint light of the Kongming lantern swayed, reflecting the cold air around it, like the eyes of a ghost.

Shi Feiyang was shocked and instantly realized that this was the way the Japanese pirates were sending attack signals.

Without hesitation, he made a decisive move and shouted, "We can't let these Kongming lanterns fly into the sky to transmit signals!"

The voice was like a huge bell, echoing over the city wall. Before he finished speaking, he used his peerless light skill of "Thousand Miles Without Stopping" and instantly rose from the ground and rushed into the sky like a meteor chasing the moon.

I saw him waving the long sword in his hand, the sharp sword energy spread everywhere, and the flashing sword light was like a star falling into the mortal world.

In the blink of an eye, three hundred sky lanterns were chopped down by him in mid-air, and every time the sword fell, it was carried with an unstoppable momentum.

The fallen sky lantern, wrapped in a sharp blade, happened to ignite the gunpowder hidden nearby. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" A series of deafening explosions rang out, and flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the entire Changmen Wengcheng as bright as day, and a rolling heat wave hit them.

In the firelight, bricks and stones flew everywhere, dust filled the sky, and the originally gloomy city wall instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire.

In the light of the fire, the figures of a large number of Japanese pirates gradually appeared.

Leading the group was the Japanese pirate leader Yamamoto Ichiro, who was short but strong. A hideous scar on his face looked even more terrifying in the firelight. He held a Japanese sword in his hand, and the blade flashed with cold light.

The Japanese pirate leader, Jiro Watanabe, was tall and strong, like a small mountain, wielding a long sword covered in blood.

Chief Shi Feiyang and the elders of the Xiongying Society showed no fear.

Liao Pei shouted "Tongbi Fist" and waved his palms, rushing towards a group of Japanese pirates with a whistling sound.

His arms were like nimble snakes, and every time he struck out, he brought with him a powerful explosive force, knocking the Japanese pirates several feet away and smashing them to the ground. Blood splattered everywhere, leaving a pool of crimson on the cold ground.

Lie Quan, the "Qian Kun Dao" master, wielded two swords, their blades flashing like a silver whirlwind. Wherever he went, the Japanese pirates fell one after another. His two swords flew up and down, colliding with the pirates' weapons, sparks flying, broken arms and limbs scattered all over the ground, and the smell of blood filled the air.

Wu Zhong, the "Iron Palm," channeled the profound internal energy of the "Six Harmonies Sutra," his palms flushing red as he unleashed the "Demon Subduing Palm," striking a Japanese pirate in the chest. The pirate's chest instantly collapsed, the sound of ribs cracking audibly audible as he spitted blood and died, his body falling to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut. Xiao Lingling, the "Double Blade," was agile, her two blades working in perfect harmony, like two dancing butterflies, yet packing deadly devastating blows. With her light footsteps, she moved effortlessly among the pirates, slashing several with her blade in the blink of an eye. Blood splattered everywhere, and the warm blood flowed and steamed across the frost-covered ground.

Xiang Kun, known as the "Iron Flute Scholar," played his iron flute, sending eerie waves of sound emanating from his body. Like invisible blades, the sound waves sliced ​​through the air, sending the pirates screaming and clutching their heads. Their features contorted, their fighting spirit waned, and the other heroes seized the opportunity to slay them.

The "archer" Miao Menlong drew his bow and shot the arrow like a meteor.

His archery was extremely accurate. Every arrow made a whistling sound and accurately hit the throat of the Japanese pirate. The tail of the arrow was still trembling slightly, but the Japanese pirate had already died. His body slowly fell to the ground, leaving a trail of blood on the ground.

Shan Zhi waved the "Plum Blossom Dart" with both hands, and the plum blossom darts flew like snowflakes.

The plum blossom darts flashed with cold light and drew arcs in the air. The Japanese pirates were unable to dodge and were hit by the darts. Their bodies were riddled with holes and they fell to the ground, struggling in pain and making miserable cries.

"Round Barrel" Lu De used his "Rolling Stone Skill" and rushed into the group of Japanese pirates like a huge rolling stone.

Wherever he went, the Japanese pirates were knocked to the ground, and the sound of broken bones was endless. Some Japanese pirates were knocked directly away and fell heavily on the city wall, their brains bursting.

"Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian held a long pole in his hand, which was like a green lightning, poking at the Japanese pirates.

The Japanese pirates who were stabbed had their bodies pierced through, and blood flowed down the long pole, forming pools of blood on the ground.

During the fierce battle, Yili commanded with confidence and led the disciples of the Xiongying Society to use the "Seventeen-style Armor-breaking Sword Formation", "Tiger Slashing Formation" and "Six-harmony Sword Formation" to surround the Japanese pirates layer by layer and strangle them.

The swords flashed in the sword formation, and the Japanese pirates screamed in pain, and the blood dyed the ground red.

Suddenly, Ellie's eyes were fixed and she noticed a sneaky figure.

She took a closer look, her eyes widened in anger, and she shouted, "Zhong Renwang, you bastard, it turns out you are the mastermind behind this."

After saying that, she held the long sword, with endless anger, and performed the "Cloud and Mist Sword Technique", stabbing at Zhong Renwang like a phantom.

When Zhong Renwang heard the shout, his face changed suddenly. He had attacked Yi Li last time and seriously injured her, and Yi Li also cut off one of his hands.

Now, he has an iron palm installed, and his face has become even more ferocious.

Facing Ellie's attack, he showed no weakness, waved his palms and performed the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

He roared, unleashing the "Arrogant Dragon's Regrets" move. His left palm swished rapidly in the air, stirring up a powerful whirlwind that swept up the sand and gravel on the ground. His right palm thrust fiercely at Yili, its force so intense that the air compressed and hummed wherever it passed. Yili, observing this, held her gaze with determination, unflinching.

She had undergone healing at Siguniang Mountain, consumed the essence of thousands of beasts, and married Shi Feiyang, absorbing his supreme bloodline. Her internal energy was now immensely powerful. Facing the roaring palm wind, she moved lithely, unleashing the "Woodcutter's Guide" move. Her sword flashed with a cold gleam, a ray of cold light piercing Zhong Renwang's fierce palm wind, fiercely aiming straight at his throat.

The long sword cut through the air, making a hissing sound, and the tip of the sword almost touched Zhong Renwang's skin.

Zhong Renwang was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat and his face turned pale in an instant. He quickly leaned back and narrowly avoided the fatal blow.

His back was soaked and cold sweat streamed down his cheeks.

Then, he dodged to the side and used the move "Dragon Fighting in the Wild", slapping Ellie's left rib with his palm, and the palm force brought with it a fishy wind.

Ellie reacted quickly, her body flashed, and she used the move "Clouds and Mist". Her body movement and swordsmanship merged into one, like a dream, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion.

Her figure left a trail of afterimages in the air, and Zhong Renwang's palm power brushed past her clothes, tearing a hole in them.

Ellie took advantage of the situation to counterattack, using the move "Dancing Butterfly". The long sword in her hand danced quickly, and the sword transformed into countless sword tips, pointing at the acupuncture points all over Zhong Renwang's body like a storm.

The tip of the sword flashed with cold light, like stars. Zhong Renwang was shocked and quickly used a move called "Shock a Hundred Miles Away". He pushed forward with both palms, and a powerful palm force came towards him. The dust on the ground was lifted up by the palm force, forming a dust mist.

Instead of retreating, Yili advanced forward, her body as swift as a swallow, and used the "Hengshan Shift" move to cleverly dodge the palm force and take the opportunity to counterattack, stabbing Zhong Renwang with her long sword again.

The two fought back and forth, and the fight was hard to resolve. The air around them was distorted by their fierce battle, which shocked Zhong Renwang. He did not expect that Yi Li's martial arts skills were so powerful now.

The Changmen City Wall, with flames shooting up into the sky, was like a hell on earth, with screams and the sound of weapons clashing echoing in the air.

The Japanese pirate leader, Ichiro Yamamoto, was short in stature but exuded a ruthless and tough aura.

The hideous scar on his face, illuminated by the dancing flames, looked like a twisted evil snake, becoming even more terrifying.

At this moment, he held the Japanese sword high in his hand, and the blade flashed with a cold light, just like a flash of lightning in the cold night, ready to tear the opponent apart at any time.

The pirate leader, Watanabe Jiro, was as tall and sturdy as a mountain, and every step he took made the ground tremble slightly. He held a long sword tightly in both hands, the blade of which was broad and thick, emitting a terrifying aura.

The two men looked at each other, with fierce murderous intent flashing in their eyes. They shouted in unison and used the "Wind-facing Blade Slash" and "Fusang Sword Technique" respectively, and pounced towards Shi Feiyang like two hungry wolves.

Yamamoto Ichiro's figure was like a ghost. With the help of the biting cold wind, his Japanese sword whistled sharply and chopped straight towards Shi Feiyang's head. The wind from the sword made the surrounding air hiss.

Watanabe Jiro walked steadily, swung his long sword, and the sword flowers flashed. He attacked Shi Feiyang from the side, trying to cut off his retreat.

Shi Feiyang stood there like an unshakable towering mountain. Facing the attack from two people, he just snorted coldly, the sound was like a loud bell, and it was particularly clear in this noisy battlefield.

He activated the powerful Mingyu Gong in his body, and in an instant, a faint jade-colored halo appeared around his body. As the halo flowed, it emitted a bone-chilling coldness. The surrounding air condensed and a thin layer of frost quickly formed on the ground.

Then, he unleashed his "Hundred Victories Sword Technique," the Sky Frost Blade in his hand dancing swiftly like a silver dragon. With a loud shout, he unleashed his "Golden Dragon Claw" move.

As the move was launched, the true energy emitted by Mingyu Gong surged out, forming a huge vortex in front of him.

The vortex spun rapidly, making a low roar, as if it was going to swallow up everything around it.

Ichiro Yamamoto and Jiro Watanabe only felt a powerful suction force coming, and their bodies floated uncontrollably towards the center of the vortex, and the rhythm of waving the weapons in their hands was completely disrupted by this force.

Shi Feiyang took advantage of the two men's panic, his body was as fast as lightning, and the Sky Frost Blade drew a gorgeous arc in the air and slashed towards Yamamoto Ichiro.

Ichiro Yamamoto was terrified and quickly raised his knife to block.

With a loud "clang" sound, sparks flew everywhere, like fireworks blooming in the night sky.

Yamamoto Ichiro's arm became numb due to the powerful force, his knuckles cracked, and blood flowed down his arm.

But before he could catch his breath, Shi Feiyang swung another knife. The knife flashed like a silver lightning. Yamamoto Ichiro was unable to dodge and a deep wound was cut on his shoulder. The skin and flesh rolled up and blood gushed out.

At the same time, Watanabe Jiro brandished a long sword and attacked Shi Feiyang from behind.

Shi Feiyang sensed the attack from behind and turned around abruptly, swinging the Sky Frost Blade and colliding with Watanabe Jiro's long sword.

This time, the force generated by the collision was even stronger. Watanabe Jiro slipped and took several steps back, leaving deep footprints on the ground.

Shi Feiyang gave his opponent no chance to breathe, unleashing the "Raging Sea Waves" move from his "Hundred Victories Sword Technique." The blade flashed fiercely, dense as a torrential rain. Each strike carried such powerful momentum that it seemed to be able to slice through the very air.

After more than ten moves, Shi Feiyang seized the opportunity and activated the Mingyu Gong in his body to its peak. He raised the Tianshuang Blade high in his hand. Powerful true energy was condensed on the blade, and it flashed with dazzling light.

He shouted loudly and used the ultimate killer move of "Hundred Victories Sword Technique" - "Frost Sky Destruction".

The sword slashed down with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, and a huge sword mark seemed to appear in the sky.

Ichiro Yamamoto and Jiro Watanabe widened their eyes in horror and wanted to dodge but it was too late.

With two "cracks", the heads of the two men flew high into the air, and their bodies fell down like puppets with broken strings. Blood gushed out from their necks like fountains, which looked particularly shocking under the light of the fire.

Soon, a large pool of blood formed beside their bodies. The headless corpses lay quietly on the ground, telling of the cruelty of the fierce battle. The Changmen Gate was like a blood-soaked Shura field, and the air was filled with a sickening bloody smell.

There were countless corpses on the ground, including those of Japanese pirates and some innocent civilians who were unfortunately caught up in this dispute.

Corpses were piled up layer upon layer, some with their heads and bodies separated and broken limbs scattered around; some had their chests and abdomens pierced by sharp blades, with their internal organs spilling all over the ground. The bright red blood gathered into small streams, meandering along the cracks in the ground and forming shocking pools of blood in the low-lying areas.

The flames were still dancing, illuminating the tragic scene even more clearly. Occasionally, the faint groans of dying people echoed between heaven and earth, adding a bit of sadness.

Ding Hong, the elder of the Beggar Gang, who was hiding in the dark, was now hiding behind a broken wall, his eyes fixed on the fierce battle in the field.

Seeing Zhong Renwang and Yi Li fighting so closely, a strange sneer appeared on his already gloomy face. He secretly thought, if Zhong Renwang was killed by Yi Li, wouldn't the position of gang leader be his?

This dark thought was like a poisonous snake, roaming freely in his heart.

His eyes flashed with greed and desire, as if he had already seen himself sitting on the gang leader's throne, accepting everyone's worship.

Beggars' Sect elder Wu Qi stood beside Ding Hong. His sharp eyes had long since seen through Ding Hong's thoughts. He repeatedly lowered his voice, whispering in a voice only the two of them could hear, signaling for a joint attack with Ding Hong, seizing the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Yi Li.

However, Ding Hong pretended to be ignorant, his eyes were wandering, and he deliberately avoided Wu Qi's gaze.

Wu Qi was secretly angry. He knew Ding Hong's selfishness and greed very well, but now the arrow was on the string and there was no room for retreat.

At this moment, Shi Feiyang displayed his divine power, the cold light of the Tianshuang Blade in his hand flashed, and he killed the leader of the Japanese pirates with the force of thunder.

Wu Qi's heart tightened. He knew that if he didn't take action now, his chance would be completely gone.

In desperation, he gritted his teeth, gripped the iron rod tightly with both hands, shouted loudly, and leaped into the air, smashing the iron rod in his hand straight at Yili with a whirring sound. Ding Hong saw that Wu Qi had already made a move and secretly groaned inwardly.

Although he was reluctant, he had to bite the bullet and attack in order not to reveal his intentions.

He held the iron stick and used the Beggar Gang's "Dog Beating Stick Technique" with sharp moves and flashing stick shadows as he attacked Yili.

However, his mind was not on the fierce battle at all. He seemed a little absent-minded when attacking, and there were many loopholes between his moves.

"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen constantly displayed his "Flying Catkins and Light Smoke" skill, hovering like a wisp of invisible smoke, monitoring every move on the ground. His sharp eyes quickly discovered the despicable behavior of Ding Hong and Wu Qi.

He was furious and without hesitation threw down a silk net from the sky.

The net slowly unfolded in the air, like a huge silver flower, covering Ding Hong and Wu Qi.

Unfortunately, Ding Hong reacted quickly, dodged the Tiancan silk net cleverly, and Wu Qi was accurately covered.

He struggled desperately in the net, like a trapped beast, roaring angrily.

Ellie sensed the attack from behind, her eyes flashed, and she quickly swung her sword back.

The sword was as fast as lightning, carrying a sharp sword energy, and hit Ding Hong's iron rod.

With a loud "clang" sound, Ding Hong felt his arm go numb, and the iron rod was knocked crooked and almost slipped out of his hand.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhong Renwang was trembling with fear and broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew that if he didn't leave, his life would be in danger, so he took advantage of the chaos and fled.

He ran to the high city wall and jumped into the moat without hesitation.

Ding Hong had no choice but to jump down immediately afterwards.

With two "splashes" and splashes of water, his figure quickly disappeared under the water.

After a thrilling battle, the heroes of the Xiongying Society, with their superb martial arts and tenacious fighting spirit, finally succeeded in killing all the Japanese pirates and completely broke the pirates' final conspiracy.

With the fall of the last Japanese pirate, Gusu City finally returned to its former tranquility.

The smoke gradually dissipated, and the sunlight penetrated the clouds, shining on this land that had been baptized by war.

The legendary stories of Shi Feiyang and others once again spread in the world and became heroic stories among people.

Shi Feiyang looked at Wu Qi, who was still struggling and bound by the Tiancan silk net, with a cold gaze, and felt endless disgust in his heart.

Those who collude with the Japanese pirates and act despicablely are truly guilty of crimes that cannot be forgiven.

Then, he waved his hand and said in a deep yet resolute voice, "Behead him! Hang Wu Qi's head on the top of Gusu City, and let the world see the ugly face of the Beggar Gang!"

As the order was given, a flash of cold light flashed, and Wu Qi's head was severed. His head was hung high atop the Gusu City Wall, a warning to everyone in the cold wind of the Beggars' Gang's shamelessness. Zhong Renwang and Ding Hong witnessed this scene with a sense of panic.

They knew very well that they had no chance of winning against Shi Feiyang.

At this moment, the two men looked like lost dogs, in disheveled condition, with tattered clothes, shivering in the cold wind.

In order to find a place to stay, they dragged their heavy feet and ran to the Shenjian Villa in Kaifeng Prefecture, hoping that Xie Zhichuan could take them in.

But when they arrived, all they saw were ruins.

The Divine Sword Villa had long been deserted, and the whereabouts of Xie Zhichuan and his maids and servants were unknown. The entire villa was burned beyond recognition, with only charred beams and pillars standing in the cold wind, telling of the past events.

Shi Feiyang led the heroes of the Xiongying Society and thousands of disciples back to Suzhou Prefecture.

He was well aware of the complicated situation in the underworld. In order to avoid being too ostentatious and attracting the attention and slaughter of the imperial guards, he arranged for Liao Pei to act as the chief leader and move the disciples of the Xiongying Society underground.

They quietly ran inns and taverns, secretly invested in escort agencies, trading companies, banks, and barges, and acted increasingly low-key.

After finishing many affairs, Shi Feiyang took Yi Li, accompanied by "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen, "Round Barrel" Lu De De, "Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian, and "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun, to rest in the vast stone mansion.

Three days later, they set out to escort Yili back to her parents' home - Hengshan Sect to visit her relatives.

As a newlywed, Yili had to return to her parents' home to visit according to custom after several months of marriage.

The group rode in a carriage in the cold wind, the road was bumpy, and after half a month, they finally entered the territory of Taiyuan Prefecture.

In early winter in Taiyuan Prefecture, the cold wind was like a roaring beast, running wildly through the streets and alleys.

The sky was gray and gloomy, with heavy clouds that seemed poised to descend at any moment. The trees along the street had long since lost their verdant green, leaving only bare branches that shivered in the cold wind, and the rustling of dry leaves seemed to tell of the city's vicissitudes.

There was a thin layer of frost on the ground, which shone coldly in the weak sunlight. The breath exhaled by passers-by instantly turned into white mist, filling the air.

As soon as they entered the city, Shi Feiyang and his group noticed something strange.

There is actually a black market for poisonous insects here, which brings together all kinds of strange people and things.

There was a strange smell in the air, faintly mixed with the stench of decay and medicine.

(End of this chapter)