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

Chapter 76: Qingluan Palace Storm: Crisis and Planning

Shi Feiyang lay on his back on the bed, his hands behind his head, his eyes staring straight at the ceiling, but his mind was working rapidly, carefully analyzing Liu Yanran's personality and behavior patterns.

Thanks to Gong Simeng's constant introductions, Shi Feiyang knew the situation of Shenshui Palace very well. Shenshui Palace was located on the bank of Tianchi Lake in Liaodong, surrounded by ancient and dense forests, and clouds and mist lingered all year round. From a distance, it looked like an isolated fairyland.

The buildings in the palace are exquisitely laid out and well-proportioned, all built with ice jade.

These buildings are crystal clear, sparkling with a cold luster under the sunlight and emitting a faint chill. As soon as people step into them, they feel a mysterious atmosphere.

The water in the palace is gurgling and crystal clear, exotic flowers and plants are scattered in every corner, and rare spirit beasts shuttle leisurely among them, adding a bit of vitality and vigor to this mysterious place.

Although Shi Feiyang was confident in his martial arts, facing the complex environment of the Shenshui Palace and the powerful opponents, he did not dare to be careless. He knew that if he rashly entered the Shenshui Palace and was trapped, it would be extremely difficult to escape.

To successfully rescue Wu Wei, we must not rely solely on force, but must rely on wisdom and strategy.

Moreover, Liu Yanran was a thoughtful person and might not have imprisoned Wu Wei in the Shenshui Palace. He might have already transferred him to some other secret place.

After all, Liu Yanran has been in the martial arts world for many years and has almost no rivals in the Liaodong martial arts world. In order to protect themselves, many martial arts gangs have surrendered to the Shenshui Palace and presented it with money and talents, including many handsome men and beautiful women. This is also her core motivation for participating in the martial arts hegemony.

Since Liu Yanran became the Palace Master of Shenshui Palace, because she looks like a man but has a female personality, most of the Shenshui Palace members she trained also have similar appearance features to her.

Those warriors have been attracted by the mystery of Shenshui Palace since childhood and have been required to dress as women. When they grow up, they show neither masculine nor feminine characteristics, but instead exude a strange temperament.

Except for Liu Yanran's personal maid Gong Simeng, Qingyi and more than 30 other women who are real women, the rest of the members are people of ambiguous gender.

But don't underestimate them. Each of these people has superb martial arts skills and specializes in the Divine Water Sword Technique. Their strength should not be underestimated.

The geographical location of Shenshui Palace is extremely unique, with only one main gate for people to enter and exit.

If someone tries to enter through other means, they must jump into the Tianchi Lake and dive in. However, this is almost an impossible task, because the Tianchi Lake is inhabited by huge monsters whose power is beyond imagination and far beyond human power.

After hundreds of years of wind and rain, the Shenshui Palace still stands tall. Although the building's exterior is a bit old, no one has yet been able to dive into the Tianchi Lake.

It is also because of this that Liu Yanran committed many evil deeds in the Liaodong martial arts world, but when she was chased by peerless masters, she would always retreat to the Shenshui Palace and practice in seclusion until she mastered the sword skills and internal strength to defeat her opponents, and then she would come out to do evil again. The righteous people in the Liaodong martial arts world were always helpless against her.

"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen quietly returned to Qingluan Palace and hurriedly reported to Shi Feiyang about his investigation of Shenshui Palace. What Xie Wen said was almost completely consistent with what Gong Simeng had previously provided.

Xie Wen, however, expressed frustration at his inability to penetrate the interior of the Shenshui Palace. Firstly, the palace's heavily guarded defenses made it impossible for him to enter. Secondly, his distinctive features made him too conspicuous to be spotted near the palace, making it difficult for him to disguise himself and sneak in. If he were to infiltrate the palace, someone would have to create a disturbance at the gate to distract the highly skilled warriors.

Shi Feiyang frowned slightly after hearing this. After a moment of contemplation, he asked, "How are the patrols around Shenshui Palace? Have you figured out the guard rotation pattern?" Xie Wen quickly replied, "To the Chief, patrols around Shenshui Palace are extremely strict. The guard rotations are irregular, and everyone is extremely vigilant. However, I've noticed that every morning at 11:00 AM, a batch of supplies arrives through the main gate, and perhaps the guards' attention is slightly distracted at that time."

Shi Feiyang nodded slightly, a thoughtful glint in his eyes. "This is a clue, but it's far from enough. We need more detailed information, such as the internal layout of the Shenshui Palace and the distribution of hidden weapons and traps. These are all crucial."

Xie Wen looked troubled. "Master, this is extremely difficult. The interior of the Shenshui Palace is like a maze, making it difficult for outsiders to peek inside."

Shi Feiyang patted Xie Wen on the shoulder and said, "I know this is difficult, but we must find a way. You rest first. I will discuss it with everyone and then make a decision."

Shi Feiyang instructed Xie Wen to rest first and wait for the right opportunity to act again, so as to successfully rescue Wu Wei and bring glory to the Xiongying Society.

Afterwards, he put on his coat, slowly walked out of the house, and paced in the courtyard in deep thought, thinking about how to deal with the numerous traps set by Liu Yanran, the Palace Master of Shenshui Palace.

The situation was obviously not optimistic. Gong Simeng, who knew Liu Yanran's cunning and vicious character, encountered a nightmare after a short rest.

She suddenly woke up from her dream, her clothes soaked with cold sweat. Without thinking too much, she hurriedly got up to look for Shi Feiyang.

After seeing Shi Feiyang, she said anxiously, "Brother, I just had a nightmare. I dreamed that you were ambushed by Liu Yanran and injured by the sword technique 'Thousand Rivers Moon Shadow' that she learned from the Black Wind Village of Qilu. Your body was covered in blood..."

Gong Simeng's description made Shi Feiyang's face instantly solemn.

Shi Feiyang had seen this set of sword techniques in "Nine Yin Scriptures", so he naturally knew the power of the "Thousand Rivers Moon Shadow" sword technique.

This sword technique was exquisite, emphasizing the perfect fusion of body movement and sword intent. Once unleashed, the sword's shadows flickered like the moonlight reflected in thousands of rivers, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion, making it impossible to defend against. Furthermore, Gong Simeng's words might not be without basis; she might be subtly reminding herself to be cautious.

Shi Feiyang hurriedly comforted Gong Simeng, telling her not to panic too much. Dreams do not necessarily foreshadow reality, but they do need to be fully prepared to prevent any problems from happening.

Seeing Shi Feiyang so calm and decisive, Gong Simeng's anxiety was slightly relieved.

The moonlight was like water, spreading across the courtyard. Gong Simeng, dressed in a green dress, stood tall and graceful. In the moonlight, she looked exceptionally beautiful, like an elf in the moonlight.

She stood beside Shi Feiyang, her eyes revealing a complex mix of determination and worry. A gentle breeze blew past, and her green dress swayed gently, adding a touch of elegant beauty.

Gong Simeng said softly, "Brother, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will fight side by side with you and face it together." After hearing this, Shi Feiyang felt a warm current in his heart. He excitedly opened his arms and hugged her tightly.

The two hugged each other tightly and could clearly feel each other's heartbeats.

Shi Feiyang whispered in Gong Simeng's ear, "Sister, with you by my side, I have nothing to fear. No matter what traps Liu Yanran sets, we can resolve them one by one."

Gong Simeng nodded gently, with trust and determination in her eyes, and she couldn't help but kiss Shi Feiyang on the lips. Shi Feiyang was touched by this sudden tenderness, and his heart was full of excitement. He couldn't help but kiss Gong Simeng in return.

"Hmm!" Suddenly, a cough broke the sweetness. Wu Zhong walked slowly from a distance and reported the situation to Shi Feiyang.

Gong Simeng suddenly woke up, her face flushed instantly, and she shyly separated from Shi Feiyang and took a few steps back.

Wu Zhong stepped forward, saluted with his fists, and reported to Shi Feiyang in a serious voice: "Chief, according to the spies' report, several affiliated branches of the Shenshui Palace are heading this way. It is expected that the battle will take place in the Qingluan Palace, not the Shenshui Palace. It is expected that Liu Yanran will personally lead the team to attack us. I will now lead my troops to ambush the enemy bandits at the foot of the mountain." After that, he turned and left quickly.

The moonlight was like water, still shining on Shi Feiyang and Gong Simeng, casting a layer of mysterious and romantic glow on the lovers.

On this peaceful and beautiful night, their hearts were tightly connected, as if the whole world had stood still. As the night deepened, the moonlight, like water, filled the entire courtyard. Shi Feiyang and Gong Simeng stood side by side, quietly waiting for Liu Yanran's arrival.

After the two discussed it, they each took action.

After a series of failures, including the complete destruction of King Kong Village by Shi Feiyang and the Qingfeng Pavilion falling to Shi Feiyang, it was thought that Qiu Yanhong could easily defeat Shi Feiyang, but unexpectedly, Qiu Yanhong was injured by Shi Feiyang's knife.

This made Liu Yanran furious, and the resentment in his heart became stronger.

Half a year ago, Liu Yanran was about to dominate the Liaodong martial arts world, but suddenly Shi Feiyang appeared. He was unstoppable and destroyed the Snow Eagle Fort and the Weiwu Hall, which were affiliated with the Shenshui Palace. He also turned the Qingluan Palace into a branch of the Xiongying Society. The bandits of the King Kong Village have now become disciples of the Xiongying Society.

At present, the Xiongying Society has successfully established multiple branches in Liaodong, and Liu Yanran's fate has undergone earth-shaking changes as a result.

In order to maintain the dominant position of Shenshui Palace in the Liaodong martial arts world, Liu Yanran led a group of martial arts masters to secretly sneak into Qingluan Palace last night and laid numerous ambushes in the cold pond.

Qiu Yanhong's failure made Liu Yanran more determined to eradicate Shi Feiyang. There was a resolute light in her eyes, and she secretly vowed in her heart that no matter how great the cost, she would make Shi Feiyang pay a heavy price for his actions.

Just as Liu Yanran was quietly preparing everything necessary for the ambush, one of his men hurried over with a panicked look on his face, and nervously reported that the Youlan Palace, a branch of the Shenshui Palace, had suddenly been attacked by an unknown force and the situation was extremely critical.

Upon hearing this news, Liu Yanran's brows furrowed in thought. She wondered if this might be Shi Feiyang's strategy to distract her. Her eyes were filled with resentment and anger, but she had made up her mind. For the time being, she would ignore the affairs of Youlan Palace and prioritize ambushing Shi Feiyang.

Therefore, Liu Yanran sped up the pace of setting up the mechanisms and hidden weapons in the cold pond, and every movement was quick and decisive.

A chill mist lingered around the cold pond, adding a touch of mystery to the tense night. Liu Yanran personally inspected every mechanism to ensure it was foolproof.

Her movements were swift and decisive, and her years of experience in the martial arts world made her familiar with the settings of the mechanisms.

Just when everything was ready, the sound of fierce fighting suddenly came from the distance.

Liu Yanran's heart tightened. Could it be that Shi Feiyang had discovered their ambush?

She immediately ordered her men to be on high alert, while she crouched down and quietly approached the source of the sound, ready to respond to any emergency at any time.

(End of this chapter)