I walk sideways in the game world

The night was deep, a bright moon hanging high in the sky. Its cool light cast a faint silver glow on the roof of the Wulin Alliance Leader's residence. Inside the room, Ren Xiaoyao stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of solemnity between his sword-like brows and starry eyes.

"Master Ouyang, Miss Lin, long time no see." Ren Xiaoyao bowed, with a hint of heaviness in his tone.

Sitting across from him, Sect Leader Ouyang and Lady Lin had different expressions. Sect Leader Ouyang, a man in his fifties, was a burly figure with a commanding presence, a figure undeniable in his presence. Yet, his brow furrowed, as if burdened with worry. Lady Lin, meanwhile, was dressed in a sturdy outfit, exuding a heroic presence. Her beautiful eyes flickered, as if she had already guessed the purpose of Ren Xiaoyao's visit.

"Young Master Ren, why are you visiting so late at night? Is there something important?" Sect Leader Ouyang asked in a deep voice, breaking the silence in the room.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't beat around the bush and said straight to the point, "You two should have sensed that things have been turbulent in the martial arts world recently. That mysterious force is becoming increasingly rampant. We must unite to fight them and protect the martial arts world!"

"Young Master Ren is right. This is exactly what I was thinking." Sect Leader Ouyang nodded solemnly. "However, the major sects have been grudges against each other for a long time. It will be more difficult than ever to get them to put aside their prejudices!"

"At this point, I can't care less." A gleam of light flashed in Lady Lin's beautiful eyes. "As long as it can protect the safety of the martial arts world, I am willing to run around and persuade the major sects!"

Ren Xiaoyao glanced at Lady Lin with admiration, then pulled out a scroll from his bosom and slowly unfolded it. It was covered in dense handwriting. "This is a plan I've drawn up. It aims to establish a martial arts alliance, strengthen cooperation between the various sects, and jointly resist foreign enemies..."

He elaborated on his plan in detail, taking every detail into account, from intelligence sharing to joint operations. Sect Leader Ouyang and Lady Lin nodded repeatedly, expressing their approval of Ren Xiaoyao's plan.

"Let's get started without further ado!" Lady Lin stood up and said with high morale.

"Wait a minute," Sect Leader Ouyang, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up. "If we want to convince the major sects, relying on just a few of us won't be enough..." His gaze fell on Ren Xiaoyao, a hint of meaning in his eyes. "We need someone more influential to step forward."

Ren Xiaoyao understood what he meant. He knew who Sect Leader Ouyang was referring to, so he smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, Sect Leader Ouyang. I have already made arrangements for this matter..."

Ren Xiaoyao smiled mysteriously, "Master Ouyang, please be patient, someone will come tomorrow at noon." Although Master Ouyang was confused, he chose to believe Ren Xiaoyao and stopped asking questions.

On the second day, the martial arts conference convened as scheduled. The leaders of various sects gathered at Shaoshi Mountain, and the atmosphere was tense. Ren Xiaoyao, Master Ouyang, and Lady Lin entered the venue side by side, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

While everyone was still speculating about Ren Xiaoyao's intentions, a dashing woman dressed in imperial attire slowly entered the venue. It was Xia Lin. She glanced around, her clear voice echoing through the hall, "In compliance with the Emperor's orders, we fully support the Wulin Alliance and jointly resist the foreign enemies!"

The moment these words were spoken, the entire audience erupted in an uproar. Everyone knew that the imperial court had always refrained from interfering in matters of the Jianghu. The fact that they had publicly stated their stance today demonstrated the gravity of the situation and the significance of Ren Xiaoyao and the others' actions.

Xia Lin walked up to Ren Xiaoyao, handed him an imperial edict with a jade seal, and whispered, "This is what you want. The rest is up to you."

Ren Xiaoyao took the imperial edict, feeling relieved. He unfolded it and read it aloud. The edict not only expressed the court's support for the Wulin Alliance, but also promised to provide a large amount of material and manpower support.

After the reading, Ren Xiaoyao put away the imperial edict, and with a sharp gaze, he scanned the entire audience and said loudly: "My fellow sect leaders, the martial arts world is in danger now. We must unite to defeat evil and protect our common home!"

His impassioned speeches, like thunderclaps, resonated in the ears of the crowd, stirring their passion and fighting spirit. The leaders of various factions expressed their willingness to join the Wulin Alliance and jointly fight against the mysterious force.

Ren Xiaoyao looked at the excited crowd with a hint of a smile on his face. He knew that the establishment of the Wulin Alliance was only the beginning, and greater challenges lay ahead...

At this time, in a dark secret room, several dark shadows sat around a round table, listening to their subordinates' reports.

"Alliance Leader, our spies in Shaolin Temple have sent us news that the Wulin Alliance has officially been established..."

The shadow leader suddenly slammed the table and stood up, a fierce murderous aura spreading out. "Martial Arts Alliance? Humph, you overestimate your capabilities! Pass the order and activate the 'Sky Thunder Project'. I want to let them know the consequences of opposing us!"

Ren Xiaoyao raised his arm and the heroes responded. The establishment of the Wulin Alliance seemed to inject a shot of confidence into the precarious martial arts world. The major sects temporarily put aside their prejudices and discussed the strategy of resisting the enemy. For a time, the atmosphere on Shaoshi Mountain was filled with a solemn and murderous atmosphere, but also with hope.

However, the calm was only temporary.

When the news reached the dark secret room, the shadow leader's anger almost melted the room.

"What a martial arts alliance! What a Ren Xiaoyao!" He gritted his teeth, his voice like it came from the depths of hell. "Pass the order and activate the 'Sky Thunder Project'! I will make these self-righteous people pay for their stupidity!"

The calm before the storm is always short-lived. A few days later, the Wulin Alliance suffered its first attack.

A group of masked men in black appeared in front of the mountain gates of various major sects like ghosts. They attacked ruthlessly and their moves were deadly. It was obvious that they came prepared with a clear goal, which was to create panic and disintegrate the alliance.

When the news reached Shaoshi Mountain, Ren Xiaoyao made a prompt decision and divided his troops into several groups with Sect Leader Ouyang, Lady Lin and others and quickly went to provide support.

Ren Xiaoyao led a team of elite soldiers to the nearest Huashan Sect. Unfortunately, the sect's leader had been injured, and their disciples had suffered heavy casualties. Seeing Ren Xiaoyao and his men arrive was like seeing a lifeline.

"Young Master Ren, you're finally here!" said the Huashan Sect leader weakly.

"Don't worry, leave this to me." Ren Xiaoyao's eyes were firm. He drew out his sword, and the sword emitted a sharp cold light.

When the men in black saw the reinforcements arriving, they did not fight to the death. They left behind several corpses and disappeared into the night.

Similar attacks occurred repeatedly over the next few days. The mysterious organization was well-trained, swift, and had intimate knowledge of all the major sects. They were able to pinpoint weaknesses in their defenses, inflicting considerable damage on the Wulin Alliance.

Faced with such a cunning enemy, Ren Xiaoyao remained calm. He calmly analyzed the enemy's movements and formulated corresponding countermeasures. He reorganized the disciples of each faction, strengthened patrols and vigilance, and used his knowledge of the game to set various traps to deal with the enemy.

Time and again, attacks were thwarted by Ren Xiaoyao and his team. Despite their aggressive approach, the mysterious organization was unable to truly shake the foundation of the Wulin Alliance. This infuriated the Black Shadow leader, who realized that Ren Xiaoyao was more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.

"Who is this Ren Xiaoyao?" The shadow leader frowned, a sinister look flashing in his eyes. "Looks like we have to teach him a lesson..."

During a fierce battle with a mysterious organization, Ren Xiaoyao discovered that the men in black all wore a unique mark: a blood-red bat pattern. He suddenly remembered seeing this mark in a game before. It was...

"Not good!" Ren Xiaoyao's face suddenly changed. He suddenly realized that he might have overlooked a very important clue, and this clue might reveal the true face of the mysterious organization... He turned his head sharply and looked at the mountain in the distance. There, it was...

As night fell, moonlight poured down like water, covering the vast mountains and forests with a layer of silver gauze. However, under this quiet night, a fierce battle was quietly taking place.

"Hah!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, and the long sword in his hand flashed like lightning, going straight for the leader of the men in black. In the flash of the sword, the leader hurriedly tried to block, but was forced back repeatedly by Ren Xiaoyao's sharp sword energy.

"Kill!" The surrounding black-clad men swarmed forward, trying to surround Ren Xiaoyao. However, Ren Xiaoyao was a martial arts expert with superb swordsmanship. He shuttled between the black-clad men like a ghost, and wherever his sword flashed, the black-clad men fell to the ground.

"Damn it!" Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the leader of the men in black wanted to retreat. He gave an order, and the men in black fought and retreated, and soon disappeared into the dark night.

"Chase!" Ren Xiaoyao was about to lead his men in pursuit, but was stopped by Sect Master Ouyang who was standing beside him. "Young Master Ren, don't chase after a desperate enemy!"

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and looked around. He saw the ground was full of corpses of men in black. Although some people on the Wulin Alliance side were injured, fortunately no one was killed.

"Clean up the battlefield and treat the wounded." Ren Xiaoyao ordered, then walked to the body of a man in black, squatted down, and examined it carefully.

"Did you find anything?" Charlene walked up to him and asked softly.

Ren Xiaoyao didn't say anything, but just reached out and fumbled around the black-clothed man's chest for a while, then took out a black token from his arms. On the token was engraved a lifelike blood-red bat.

"Blood Bats..." A gleam of light flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes. "It seems that my previous guess was correct. This mysterious organization is indeed related to the Blood Shadow Cult!"

The Blood Shadow Cult is an evil organization that Ren Xiaoyao encountered in the game. They act in a secretive, ruthless and evil way. In the game, Ren Xiaoyao has fought against them many times and knows their methods and style of behavior very well.

"Blood Shadow Cult?" Xia Lin frowned slightly. "I think I've heard of this name before. It's said they were wiped out decades ago. How could it be..."

"I'm afraid things aren't that simple." Ren Xiaoyao stood up and looked into the distance. "If I'm not mistaken, they've come back this time probably for..."

He suddenly stopped talking and his eyes fell on the arm of the corpse of the man in black. There was a small wound there, and the wound was a strange black color.

"This is..." Ren Xiaoyao's pupils shrank slightly. He reached out and pressed lightly on the wound, and a pungent fishy smell hit his face.

"Oh no! It's poisonous!" Ren Xiaoyao's face changed. He suddenly raised his head and looked towards the mountain in the distance. There, it was...

"Hurry! Go to Black Wind Ridge!"