Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

After Xiao Muchen successfully killed Xue Ming, his fame spread quickly across the continent and he became a hero in people's minds. However, the alliance he led was gradually shrouded in a hidden and deep crisis under the seemingly calm surface.

In the headquarters of the alliance, in a spacious and solemn conference room, Xiao Muchen sat at the head of the table, his face gloomy, his eyes revealing deep worry. Around the huge conference table, the elders and core members of the alliance also had solemn expressions, and the atmosphere was so depressing that it was almost suffocating.

"The series of events that have occurred within our alliance recently are by no means accidental coincidences." Xiao Muchen's voice broke the silence, deep and powerful, echoing in the hall, "The top-level elixirs shipped to important strongholds mysteriously disappeared, and many carefully planned strategic operations were discovered by the enemy at critical moments, causing us to suffer heavy losses. There must be an invisible black hand behind this."

An elder said worriedly, "Master, could it be that the Underworld sent spies to infiltrate us with the intention of destroying the foundation of the alliance?"

Xiao Muchen nodded slightly, his eyes firm and sharp: "This possibility is very high. From now on, we must conduct a comprehensive and detailed internal investigation, no matter who is involved, we will not tolerate it."

As Xiao Muchen's order was issued, a silent storm was set off within the alliance. While the disciples were carrying out their daily tasks, they also remained vigilant at all times, and there was a bit more suspicion and vigilance in their eyes.

Xiao Muchen personally led several of his confidants to conduct secret investigations on all departments and links of the alliance day and night. They flipped through the piles of accounts and questioned every possible insider in detail, leaving no trace. However, the traitor seemed extremely cunning and carefully covered his whereabouts, and the investigation came to a standstill.

On a dark, windy night with a thick cloud over the sky, Xiao Muchen was alone in his study, studying a thick stack of documents by candlelight. Suddenly, a very slight sound came from outside the window. Xiao Muchen's ears moved slightly, and his eyes instantly became extremely sharp.

With a flash of his figure, Xiao Muchen appeared outside the window like a phantom. A black shadow was seen running away at a very fast speed.

"Where are you escaping to!" Xiao Muchen shouted angrily, and his fighting spirit instantly burst out from his body, turning into a bright light and chasing after the black shadow.

The black shadow was obviously also a master, with agile movements and extremely fast speed. However, Xiao Muchen was a one-star Dou Sheng, and his strength was far beyond that of an ordinary person. In a few breaths, he shortened the distance between him and the black shadow.

Xiao Muchen waved his hand, and a powerful force like an invisible giant net firmly imprisoned the black shadow in the air. Xiao Muchen looked closely and found that it was a disciple wearing the uniform of the alliance.

"Tell me! What are you doing sneaking around so late at night?" Xiao Muchen's voice was like the cold wind in winter, icy and bone-chilling.

The disciple's face was as pale as paper, his eyes flickered, and he stammered, "Master, I... I just came out for inspection."

Xiao Muchen's eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see through his soul: "Patrol? Humph, such a panicked patrol, do you think I'm a three-year-old child? Don't quibble! From the look in your eyes, I can see that you have something to hide."

At this moment, several black shadows suddenly appeared from all around and attacked Xiao Muchen. These people were all Dou Zun strongmen, with surging fighting spirit and fierce moves.

Xiao Muchen was not afraid at all, and a sneer of disdain appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Just you dare to be so presumptuous in front of me!"

He quickly formed seals with both hands, and a mighty storm of fighting spirit swept out from him. In an instant, the people in front of him were like rocks hit by huge waves, and they were violently shaken and flew away, with blood spurting out of their mouths.

However, one of the spies saw that the situation was not good and turned around and tried to escape in the chaos.

As an alchemist, Xiao Muchen had an extremely sharp soul perception. He instantly locked onto the spy's aura.

After dealing with other enemies, Xiao Muchen flashed and appeared in front of the spy as if teleporting.

When the spy saw Xiao Muchen suddenly appear, he was so frightened that his heart and liver broke, his legs went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.

Xiao Muchen grabbed him mercilessly and brought him back to the alliance headquarters like a chicken.

The hall of the alliance was brightly lit. All the elders and clan masters had already gathered together, and everyone's expressions were serious and angry.

Xiao Muchen threw the spy heavily to the ground and shouted coldly: "Tell me, who ordered you to do that?"

The spy tightly closed his lips, his eyes revealing a hint of fear and stubbornness, and he refused to speak no matter what.

Xiao Muchen frowned, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes. He flipped his palm, and a ball of blue wind and thunder flames jumped and flashed in his hand.

"If you don't tell me, this raging flame of wind and thunder will wreak havoc in your body." Xiao Muchen's voice was cold and ruthless.

He controlled a tiny flame and slowly sent it into the spy's body.

The spy instantly let out a shrill scream of pain, his body trembling and twitching, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead like raindrops. The raging flames of wind and thunder burned his meridians and internal organs crazily, and the pain that penetrated deep into his bones almost made him faint.

"Ah! I'll tell you, I'll tell you!" The spy finally couldn't bear the unbearable pain and began to tell the truth in bits and pieces.

"Yes... he is a mysterious figure from the Hades. He promised me huge profits by using a large amount of wealth and profound skills to let me steal intelligence and supplies from the alliance." The spy panted and said weakly.

Xiao Muchen's eyes widened with anger, and he pressed further, "What else? What specific conspiracy do they have?"

The spy trembled and said, "They...they plan to launch raids on several important strongholds behind the alliance at the same time, disrupt our deployment, and then take advantage of the chaos to attack the alliance headquarters."

The elders and strong men present were all shocked when they heard this, and anger quickly spread in the hall.

Xiao Muchen pondered for a moment and said, "Since we already know their conspiracy, we must make thorough preparations in advance. Elders, quickly organize the disciples to strengthen the defense of the stronghold, and send out elite forces for patrol."

Just as everyone nodded and prepared to act according to Xiao Muchen's instructions, a disciple hurried into the hall with a mysterious letter in his hand.

Xiao Muchen took the letter, opened it, and frowned. The content of the letter was obscure and mysterious, and seemed to imply that a conspiracy that was bigger and more complicated than previously expected was waiting for the alliance.

Xiao Muchen handed the letter to a senior elder beside him and said in a deep voice: "It seems that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The real crisis is far beyond our imagination. But no matter what, I, Xiao Muchen, will never let the alliance fall into despair, and will not let the conspiracy of the Hades succeed!"

In the hall, everyone's eyes were firm and resolute, and they shouted in unison: "We are willing to fight the crisis with the lord and defend the alliance!"

Xiao Muchen looked at everyone, and a strong determination and faith surged in his heart. He knew that the road ahead was full of difficulties and obstacles, but as long as the alliance was united, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and usher in the final victory.