Rise of the Otherworld.

Lin Yu decided to first dispatch a team of capable disciples to secretly investigate the mysterious force behind the operation. Tang Feng recommended Li Feng, a disciple skilled in tracking and reconnaissance, while the magic girl recommended Zhao Ling, a meticulous disciple. These two, renowned within the True King Sect for their wit and courage, were perfect candidates for this mission.

Li Feng and Zhao Ling quickly set out after receiving their orders. They changed into ordinary clothing, carefully concealed their weapons and sect insignia, and disguised themselves, blending into the crowd, leaving no room for clues. Along the way, they heard all sorts of negative rumors about the True King Sect, words that pierced their hearts like sharp arrows.

"Someone must be behind this, trying to discredit our sect," Li Feng said indignantly. His fists clenched unconsciously, his eyes flashing with anger.

Zhao Ling analyzed calmly: "The more this is the case, the more it shows that the other party is afraid of the rise of our Zhenwang Sect. We must remain calm and find the key clues." Her eyes were firm and her mind remained clear.

They inquired everywhere, leaving no one who might offer a clue unanswered. In bustling towns, they wandered the streets and alleys, interacting with street vendors, innkeepers, and wandering entertainers. In remote villages, they visited farmers and spoke with peasants working in the fields. Every place, every person, could be a source of clues.

Finally, in a remote town, they learned some important information from a drunken jianghu man. The jianghu man was disheveled and his eyes were hazy with drunkenness, but under the skillful guidance of Li Feng and Zhao Ling, he spoke some key words intermittently.

"I heard that those rumors seemed to come from an organization called Shadow Gate." After saying that, he fell headfirst onto the table and fell into a deep sleep.

Li Feng and Zhao Ling exchanged a glance, a flicker of surprise and determination in their eyes. They decided to continue their investigation along this line. In the days that followed, they traveled day and night, sleeping in the open air, pursuing every clue related to the Shadow Gate.

After several days of traveling, they finally found a secret base of the Shadow Gate deep in the mountains. This base was hidden in dense woods, surrounded by various traps and secret sentries, and was heavily guarded, making it difficult to sneak in.

"Let's observe first, looking for their patrol patterns and defense loopholes," Zhao Ling whispered. Her voice was as soft as a breeze, yet filled with determination.

The two hid in the bushes near the stronghold, their eyes fixed on any movement there. They endured the bites of mosquitoes and the torture of hunger, waiting motionlessly for their opportunity.

Finally, one night, the moon was obscured by dark clouds, plunging the earth into darkness. Taking advantage of the gap between guard changes, they successfully infiltrated the stronghold with their agility and precise timing.

They searched the stronghold cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing to make even the slightest sound. A gloomy atmosphere permeated the room, and strange symbols and patterns hung on the walls. In a room piled with documents, they discovered some files and plans related to the True King Sect.

"They are the ones causing trouble!" Li Feng whispered, his voice filled with anger and disgust.

At this moment, they accidentally touched a mechanism hidden in the corner, and a sharp alarm sounded instantly, breaking the tranquility of the night.

"No, hurry up!" Zhao Ling shouted. Her face turned pale in an instant, but her eyes remained firm.

The Shadow Gate men quickly surrounded them, weapons in hand and fierce eyes. Li Feng and Zhao Ling were in dire straits, but they didn't retreat at all. They stood back to back, ready for the coming battle.

"Fight with them!" Li Feng roared.

Zhao Ling quickly cast a spell to buy them some time.

During the fierce battle, Li Feng was wounded in many places, but he still fought tenaciously. Zhao Ling's magic gradually exhausted her physical strength, but she gritted her teeth and persisted.

Just when they felt desperate, Li Feng suddenly discovered a hidden passage.

"This way!" he shouted.

The two men rushed towards the passage, followed by pursuers from the Shadow Gate.

Can they escape successfully and bring the evidence back to the Zhenwang Sect?