Warren's Rise and Fall

Finally, after seven long and tense days, Wang Lunwo, Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er welcomed the crucial day of the decisive battle with the remaining three bandits. On this day, the sun was as bright as golden threads pouring down, and the breeze gently brushed across the face, bringing with it a wisp of fresh air. However, despite the pleasant scenery, the air seemed to be filled with a solemn and tense atmosphere, which was the depression and anxiety of the upcoming war.

Wang Lunwo, Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er got up early at dawn and carefully prepared their weapons and equipment. Wang Lunwo carefully wiped his axe, which was shining with cold light. The edge of the axe seemed to contain his determination and determination from the bottom of his heart. Changsun Mingzhi checked his magic weapons one by one to ensure that they could exert their greatest power at the critical moment. Sima Yan'er gently stroked her ice whip, and the cold touch made her eyes more determined. They knew that today's battle was related to the life and death of many innocent people, and there must be no slackness.

After everything was ready, they stood at the entrance of the village. At this time, the villagers came to see them off, their eyes full of concern and worry. An old lady with gray hair held Wang Lunwo's hand tightly, her hands were full of traces of time and trembling slightly. Her eyes were full of tears, and she said in a trembling voice: "Three heroes, you must return safely. You are the hope of our village and the support of all of us."

Wang Lunwo looked at the old lady's wrinkled face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, ma'am, we will definitely come back. We promised everyone that we would completely eradicate these bandits and give everyone a peaceful life. This is our promise and our responsibility."

The three of them turned around and resolutely left the village, heading towards the bandits' hiding place. Along the way, they were all in a particularly heavy mood. Every step seemed to step on their heartstrings, making a dull echo. They knew that this would be a life-and-death battle, with no way out. They had to go all out, even at the cost of their lives.

As they gradually approached the bandits' hiding place, the surrounding environment began to become complicated. The terrain here was dangerous, and there were all kinds of traps and secret sentries all around. The traps were hidden in the grass and would be triggered if they were not careful. The secret sentries were like poisonous snakes hidden in the dark, ready to launch a fatal attack at any time. But they did not retreat. They moved forward carefully according to the carefully formulated plan.

Wang Lunwo's water perception has been kept open, and this perception ability allows him to keenly perceive the subtle changes in the surrounding environment. However, this ability consumes a lot of energy, and Wang Lunwo's forehead gradually seeps out fine beads of sweat, but he knows that in this dangerous environment, there is no better way, so he can only do this. He constantly reminds Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er to pay attention to the movements under their feet and around them. The three of them are like walking on a knife edge, and every step is full of danger.

The three of them had just entered the village when suddenly, three powerful bandits descended from the sky. Their figures were like ghosts, carrying a strong sense of oppression. There was no doubt that these must be the last three big bandits among the remaining twelve bandits. One of the men with thick arms, round waist and strong shoulders spoke, his voice as loud as a bell: "It's true that there is a road to heaven but you don't take it, and there is no door to hell but you come by yourself. Three of you, we have been waiting for you for a long time." As the man's voice fell, a barrier rose around the village. The barrier flashed with a strange light and seemed to be quite powerful, as if an indestructible barrier trapped them in it.

Wang Lunwo was a little nervous. After all, the barrier was not common in their cultivation. His heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, but he tried to keep his face calm. He said, "It seems that the three of you have us." Although he was a little panicked, he knew that in this situation, he had to show a fearless momentum on his face and not be timid before the battle. Moreover, Wang Lunwo concluded that the other party did not know that Changsun Mingzhi had the two-element four-element array, so although he was a little nervous, he was not too worried.

The man next to them who was as tall as an iron tower spoke, his eyes as sharp as an eagle: "It seems that you are really stubborn. Didn't you see that we have set up the barrier? You have slaughtered so many of our brothers. We must not let you escape today." His words were full of anger and hatred, as if he wanted to tear the three of them into pieces.

The middle-aged man in the middle, who looked very imposing, finally spoke. He exuded a calm and majestic aura. He frowned and said, "Second Xu, Third Mu, when will you two calm down? I always tell you that those who achieve great things don't care about trivial matters. What's the point of making so much noise here?" He glanced at Wang Lunwo and the others, as if he was examining his prey.

Wang Lunwo looked at the man in the middle, and a hint of suspicion rose in his mind. He asked tentatively, "Sir, are you the leader of the Twelve Bandits of the Yunan Mountains, Mr. Sikong Xiangnan?"

Sikong Xiangnan shook his clothes, his movements were elegant and calm, as if he was attending a grand banquet. He said, "You have a good eye, kid. Yes, I am Sikong Xiangnan. You must be Wang Lunwo."

"Your Excellency has a good eye as well." Wang Lunwo said lightly, trying not to lose to the other party in momentum.

"Now that we've exchanged pleasantries, let's settle the matter with weapons." Sikong Xiangnan said, and suddenly his figure flashed, and he flew towards Wang Lunwo like lightning. His movements were as fast as the wind, with powerful spiritual power fluctuations.

Wang Lunwo was not careless. He quickly stacked up all his defense buffs. The water shield was the innermost layer. The shield was like flowing water waves, emitting a soft and tenacious light. On the outside was the gold armor, which shone with dazzling golden light, as if it was indestructible. Then there was the earth array wall, which was thick and solid, like the protection of the earth. Then he activated the water agility technique, preparing to dodge the opponent's powerful attack. His body was like a smart fish, swimming flexibly in the air, trying to avoid Sikong Xiangnan's attack.

It was not so easy for Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er to face Xu Laoer and Mu Laosan respectively. Although Changsun Mingzhi raised the Wind Silk Cloth Defense, the silk cloth fluttered gently in the wind, emitting a faint light. Sima Yan'er also raised the Ice Armor Defense, and the armor was covered with a thick layer of ice, emitting a biting cold. However, the gap between the two and the other party's cultivation was too big. After just one encounter, the opponent's powerful attack came like a tide, breaking their defense in one go. Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er flew backwards and fell heavily to the ground.

Xu Lao Er laughed loudly, his laughter full of sarcasm: "With your strength, how did you kill the rest of our twelve bandits? Did you drug them?" His words were full of disdain, as if the three of them had only relied on some unfair means to achieve their previous victory.

Mu Lao San also laughed loudly, his eyes full of contempt. Compared with the two, Sikong Xiangnan, as the leader, was much more sober. He knew that the three people in front of him must have some outstanding qualities, otherwise how could the other twelve bandits, who were so much stronger than them, be defeated by them. He was very clear about the strength of his men, and they were all top-notch and not just for nothing.

Changsun Mingzhi saw that he and Sima Yan'er were both injured, and a strong sense of unwillingness surged in his heart. He knew that the enemy in front of him was too strong and injured them with just a face-to-face encounter. He gritted his teeth and tried to stand up. He knew that they could not be defeated like this, and they still had a mission to complete. Fortunately, they did not lose their ability to move, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

Chang Sun Mingzhi made a prompt decision. He quickly took out the Liang Yi Si Xiang array from his arms. The array was emitting a mysterious light and was engraved with complex runes. He said, "Brother, leave these two to me. I'll leave the leader to you. See if you can handle it."

Wang Lunwo had originally thought that the two men were seriously injured when they collapsed, but now they still seemed to be able to move, and Changsun Mingzhi had already taken out the Liangyi Four-Elephants Formation Plate, so it seemed that Xu Laoer and Mu Laosan on the opposite side would be taken in by the formation plate and then have their bodies and souls wiped out. He stopped being distracted and took a deep breath, focusing all his attention on Sikong Xiangnan in front of him.

Xu Laoer didn't know that the danger had arrived. He looked at the Yin-Yang and Four-Elephants Formation Plate in Zhangsun Mingzhi's hand and laughed, "You call this colorful thing the Yin-Yang and Four-Elephants Formation Plate? Do you really think we are bandits in the mountains who never go out to inquire?" After saying that, he laughed again and patted Mu Laosan on the shoulder. Mu Laosan also laughed.

"In that case, please take a good look at whether this is the Liang Yi Four Symbols Array Plate." Chang Sun Mingzhi said, and began to communicate with the array plate and run the formula. As the formula was chanted, the phantoms of the two monsters on the Liang Yi Four Symbols Array Plate roared out. The phantoms were lifelike and exuded a powerful pressure. They flew towards Xu Laoer and Mu Laosan with their fangs and claws bared.

Seeing this, the two finally panicked. Xu Laoer shouted, "What kind of treasure is this? Could it really be the Two Yin and Four Symbols Array Plate..." Before he could finish his words, he was grabbed by the claws of the phantom monster and imprisoned in the array plate. Mu Laosan was also panicked and wanted to escape, but it was too late and he was also sucked in by the power of the array plate.

Sikong Xiangnan's face changed drastically upon seeing this, his eyes were filled with shock: "So this is what you rely on, the Liang Yi Four Symbols Formation, it really opens my eyes. What are you going to do next? Are you deliberately leaving me behind for your friend Wang Lunwo to practice on?" An unprecedented sense of crisis surged in his heart.

Sikong Xiangnan laughed loudly, his laughter was full of helplessness and sadness: "I never thought that my fame would end here. The world is so unpredictable." After saying this, Sikong Xiangnan's momentum suddenly rose, and the spiritual energy in his body surged, revealing his strength as a perfect Dan Condensation Realm. The spiritual energy overflowing from his body rushed through the air like an invisible storm.

Wang Lunwo was the first to bear the brunt of the attack. He felt unprecedented pressure. He fully realized how powerful a cultivator who had reached the perfection of the Condensation Pill Realm was. He was only the leader of the Twelve Bandits and could not be considered a genius of the human race. Before, he naively thought that he could be comparable to a true genius of the human race after comprehending a trace of the aura of the Great Way of Water, but reality taught him a vivid lesson. His hair was blown around by the spiritual energy. He felt that he was really no match for the opponent, so he had to ask for a favor from Changsun Mingzhi: "Brother Changsun, you should go out. I really can't defeat him. The fluctuation of the spiritual energy alone makes me uncomfortable."

Changsun Mingzhi said jokingly: "Hey, my dear brother, you are a human genius who has comprehended a trace of the aura of the great way of water in the body refining stage, and now you want my help." After saying that, he actually laughed.

Sikong Xiangnan was really angry, his eyes were red: "Do you still count me as a party?" After that, he rushed towards Wang Lunwo with all his spiritual energy. His attack carried the power to destroy everything, as if he wanted to completely destroy Wang Lunwo.

"Brother Changsun." Wang Lunwo was very anxious. He didn't think his defense could withstand the opponent's angry attack. His heart was filled with despair, as if he saw the shadow of death looming over him.

At the critical moment, Changsun Mingzhi didn't want to see his loved ones lose their lives, so he immediately activated the Liangyi Four Symbols Array and poured all his spiritual power into it. The array was shining brightly, and a strong suction force was generated, sucking Sikong Xiangnan in. Sikong Xiangnan struggled to escape, but it was too late, and his figure gradually disappeared in the array.

The ordinary bandits who lost their leader were completely unable to organize an effective resistance. They panicked and ran around like headless flies. Moreover, the gap between their strength and that of Wang Lunwo and others was too big, and the previous barrier became their death warrant at this moment. They could not escape from the barrier, and could only watch Wang Lunwo and others approach step by step.

The three of them didn't spend too much time to wipe out all the bandits, but Wang Lunwo would not let go of the warehouse of this stronghold. He knew that there were a lot of resources inside. The battle just now made him feel very powerless, and he was eager to improve his cultivation level. He pushed open the door of the warehouse, which was filled with various precious elixirs, spirit stones, and monster blood. These resources were a rare opportunity for him, and he could use these resources to improve his strength.

The three of them looked at the bodies on the ground, feeling a sense of accomplishment. They knew that they had finally completed their mission and brought long-term peace to the people of this land. Although there were still some strongholds that they had not yet conquered, the twelve bandits had all been killed, and the rest could be left to General Qi of Nanli City.

They returned to the village with the joy of victory. The villagers had been waiting at the entrance of the village for a long time. When they saw the three people returning safely, they cheered. They welcomed their heroes with the warmest applause and the most sincere smiles. The children were running and playing in the crowd, and their laughter was as clear as silver bells.

Wang Lunwo, Changsun Mingzhi and Sima Yaner looked at the villagers in front of them, their hearts were filled with emotion. They knew that their efforts and contributions were not in vain, and they created a bright future for these simple villagers. At this moment, they felt the meaning of cultivating immortals, which was to use their own strength to protect those who needed protection, so that justice and kindness would be passed on forever in this world.

Wang Lunwo looked at the villagers in front of him, his heart filled with emotion. He said: "We cultivators are not only pursuing higher realms and stronger powers, but also to protect the people of this land."

Zhangsun Mingzhi and Sima Yan'er also nodded, their eyes full of determination. They knew that this was just the starting point of their journey to immortality, and there would be more challenges and missions waiting for them in the future. But they were not afraid, because they knew that as long as they had justice and kindness in their hearts, no difficulties could stop them from moving forward.

The villagers gathered around and gave the three people their homemade delicacies and gifts. An old man took Wang Lunwo's hand and said, "You are our great benefactors. These are our little gifts. Please accept them."

Wang Lunwo and his companions could not refuse, so they had to accept the gifts from the villagers. They knew that these gifts were not just material things, but also the villagers' gratitude and respect for them. They regarded these gifts as precious memories and kept them in their hearts.