The genius who counterattacked the mainland

Xu Tiancai had just entered the martial arts world, filled with longing and curiosity for the unknown world. He walked along the rugged mountain road, carrying a simple backpack. The sunlight filtered through the leaves, seeming to pave a golden layer of hope for his future.

However, as he stepped into that seemingly peaceful town, the gears of fate quietly began to turn. In the town's tavern, Xu Tiancai first heard the name of the Black Soul Temple. Everyone whispered about this mysterious and sinister organization, their words filled with fear. Xu Tiancai couldn't help but prick up his ears, eager to learn more.

At that moment, a gloomy-faced man walked into the tavern, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's as he scanned the crowd. The tavern instantly fell silent, the atmosphere tense and oppressive. Xu Tiancai keenly sensed that this man was unusual, and a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

The man sat down in a corner of the tavern and ordered a stiff drink. Xu Tiancai secretly observed him, unaware that he had already caught the man's attention. The corners of the man's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile.

Soon, a commotion erupted outside the tavern. A group of men in black entered, accompanied by a man in elegant attire. They were aggressive, their eyes radiating arrogance and coldness. Xu Tiancai's heart tightened, his intuition telling him that these men were up to no good.

The man in elegant attire stood in the middle of the tavern, scanning the crowd with a sharp gaze. "I heard someone here is asking about the Black Soul Temple?" His voice was cold and authoritative.

Everyone lowered their heads, speechless. Xu Tiancai was secretly shocked. He had never imagined his curiosity would lead to such trouble. He tried to remain calm, but his palms were already covered in sweat.

At that moment, the gloomy-faced man slowly stood up. "The affairs of the Dark Soul Palace are not something you ordinary people can inquire about," he said in a low, hoarse voice.

The man in the finery narrowed his eyes, sizing up the gloomy man. "Who are you? How dare you interfere in the affairs of the Black Soul Palace?"

The gloomy man sneered: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that your actions in the Black Soul Hall will be punished sooner or later."

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and everyone retreated. Xu Tiancai looked at the two nervously, not knowing what to do.

The man in the finery waved his hand, and the men in black immediately surrounded him. The gloomy man, however, showed no fear. He dodged the men's attacks like a ghost. Then, with a backhand strike, he sent one of the men flying.

The battle was about to break out, and the tavern was in chaos. Xu Tiancai took the opportunity to escape, but was blocked by a man in black. "Kid, you want to leave? It's not that easy."

Xu Tiancai was extremely anxious. He desperately tried to break free, but the man in black held him tightly. Just when he was about to give up, a dark shadow flashed by and the man in black fell to the ground. Xu Tiancai looked closely and saw that it was the gloomy man who saved him.

"Follow me," the gloomy man whispered. Without giving it any time to think, Xu Tiancai followed him out of the tavern.

The two men weaved through the alleys, their voices echoing from behind them as the Black Soul Hall's people shouted. The gloomy man led Xu Tiancai to an abandoned temple. "It's safe here for now," he said.

Xu Tiancai was still in shock. He looked at the gloomy man and asked, "Why did you save me?"

The gloomy man was silent for a moment, then said, "Because you shouldn't have gotten involved in the affairs of the Black Soul Temple. They are ruthless and will do anything to achieve their goals. You are a rookie and don't know the dangers of the world."

Xu Tiancai looked at him gratefully. "Thank you for saving me, Senior. May I ask, what kind of organization is the Black Soul Hall?"

The gloomy man sighed and said, "The Black Soul Hall is an evil organization. They are determined to dominate the martial arts world and will resort to all kinds of schemes. They are powerful and have spies everywhere. Your actions today have attracted their attention. You must be extra careful in the days ahead."

Xu Tiancai's heart trembled, realizing he had fallen into a massive conspiracy. But he didn't back down. Instead, a strong fighting spirit surged in him. "Senior, I'm not afraid. I must expose the Black Soul Hall's conspiracy and rid the world of this evil."

The gloomy man looked at him, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Good boy, you have courage. But you must know that the Dark Soul Palace is not so easy to deal with. You need to continuously improve your strength in order to compete with them."

Just then, there was a faint sound of footsteps outside the temple. The gloomy man's face changed, "They are chasing us."

Xu Tiancai looked at him nervously. "What should I do?"

The gloomy man pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go separately. You go out from the back door and keep walking north. There is a small town there where you can take shelter for a while. Remember, don't trust anyone."

Xu Tiancai nodded and turned to walk towards the back door of the temple. He had just taken a few steps when he turned back to look at the gloomy man. "Senior, what is your name?"

The gloomy man smiled slightly and said, "When you are strong enough, you will naturally know my name."

Xu Tiancai no longer hesitated and quickly walked out of the temple's back door. He followed the gloomy man's instructions and headed north. Meanwhile, the gloomy man stood quietly in the temple, waiting for the Black Soul Hall's arrival.

He knew that the battle with the Dark Soul Palace had just begun...