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Yun Luo, accompanied by several elite guards, hurried along at full speed towards the Gong family. The dust kicked up by his horse's hooves swirled behind them, as if propelled forward by the tense situation. The imposing gates of the Gong family were already wide open, and Gong Nandou, with a solemn expression, led the important figures of the family, eagerly awaiting their arrival. Upon seeing Yun Luo and his party, Gong Nandou quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and forced a smile, saying, "Patriarch Yun, you must be tired from your journey. Please, come in!"

Yun Luo dismounted swiftly, returned the greeting, and said with a serious expression, "Patriarch Gong, polite words are no longer of any use. The situation is extremely critical, and we should discuss countermeasures as soon as possible."

The group filed into the hall, the atmosphere so heavy it seemed almost tangible. Flickering candlelight illuminated every deeply worried face. Gong Nandou respectfully invited Yun Luo to take a seat, then gestured for silence. Clearing his throat, he began, “Patriarch Yun, this Wang Jing is utterly depraved. He has repeatedly massacred the Mu and Jin families with heinous cruelty. Our two families are now in a precarious situation. We have invited you here today to brainstorm and devise a comprehensive and appropriate solution to bring this villain to justice and restore peace and tranquility to the martial world.”

Yun Luo nodded slightly, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone present. He said calmly, "What Patriarch Gong said is absolutely crucial. This Wang Jing is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also vicious and ruthless. We must not underestimate him. In my humble opinion, the most urgent task is to strengthen the defenses of both residences in all aspects, guarding them day and night, and adding various traps, mechanisms, and hidden sentries. We must not allow him any opportunity to launch a surprise attack."

“Patriarch Yun’s considerations are very thorough. I have also arranged for people to patrol day and night, and added many hidden traps and sentries in key locations. However, this is only a temporary measure and cannot fundamentally solve the problem.” Gong Nandou frowned and continued worriedly, “I have heard that Wang Jing’s Spirit Serpent Poisoning Technique is extremely insidious. We must have a deep understanding of his martial arts style. Only in this way can we find an effective way to restrain him.”

At this moment, Bai Pingping stood up gracefully, first bowing respectfully to Yun Luo, and then speaking calmly: "Patriarch Yun, I once overheard that when Wang Jing was seizing the Eagle Claw Kung Fu manual from the Jin family, although he gained the upper hand with his Spirit Snake Poison Technique, he was not without flaws. The Jin family's Eagle Claw Kung Fu is fierce, sharp, and extremely powerful, and during the confrontation, it made Wang Jing somewhat wary. Perhaps we can start from this point and delve into the combination of Eagle Claw Kung Fu with other martial arts to find a martial arts technique that can counter Wang Jing."

A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Luo's eyes, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "What Miss Bai said makes a lot of sense. Our Yun family has a set of Qingfeng Sword Techniques. The essence of this sword technique lies in speed, skill, and agility. Perhaps it can be combined with Eagle Claw Kung Fu to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses, thereby finding Wang Jing's weakness."

Gong Nandou stroked his beard, pondered for a long time, and slowly said, "In addition, we also need to unite with other righteous people in the martial arts world. Many hands make light work. By gathering the wisdom and strength of everyone, we can have a better chance of winning this battle between good and evil."

Yun Luo expressed his deep agreement and said firmly, "Patriarch Gong's considerations are extremely thorough. I have been thinking about this matter on my way here. Our Yun family still has some prestige in the martial arts world. After I return, I will immediately write to contact heroes and righteous people from all sides, sincerely inviting them to join our camp and fight against villains like Wang Jing together."

Inside the hall, the sounds of discussion rose and fell, the atmosphere both serious and heated. Bai Pingping listened quietly to the opinions of all parties, her eyes flickering as if she were weighing something in her mind. Suddenly, she stood up, her clear voice breaking the brief noise: "Seniors, Pingping has an idea."

All eyes turned to her, filled with doubt and anticipation. Bai Pingping took a deep breath and said firmly, "Instead of passively defending ourselves, we should take the initiative. I propose that we send a challenge to Wang Jing, asking him to fight to the death in White Bird Valley."

Upon hearing this, everyone showed surprise. Gong Nandou frowned and asked worriedly, "Pingping, Wang Jing is highly skilled in martial arts. Isn't it too risky for him to challenge us to a duel?"

Bai Pingping shook her head slightly and explained, "Grandfather, I am not acting rashly. White Bird Valley has a complex terrain and is treacherous. The valley is shrouded in mist and the paths are winding. We can set up a Qimen Dunjia formation in the valley in advance and use the terrain advantage to trap Wang Jing. At that time, we can join forces with everyone to deal with him, and our chances of winning may be greater."

Upon hearing Bai Pingping's suggestion, Yun Luo fell into deep thought. He slowly walked to the window of the hall, put his hands behind his back, and looked out at the distant horizon through the carved window frame. His brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed solemnity and caution.

On one hand, he was well aware of the boldness and risk of this plan. Wang Jing was no ordinary person; his high level of martial arts and ruthless methods had already been demonstrated in the tragedies of the Mu and Jin families. Taking the initiative to issue a challenge was tantamount to exposing their side to Wang Jing's watchful eye; the slightest misstep would lead to utter ruin. Moreover, although White Bird Valley had complex terrain, Wang Jing was not without knowledge. If he could see through the formation or prepare in advance, all their meticulous plans would be in vain, and might even trigger an even more frenzied retaliation from Wang Jing, plunging the entire martial arts world into deeper disaster.

However, Yun Luo also saw a hidden opportunity. The terrain of White Bird Valley was indeed a natural advantage. If cleverly utilized, coupled with a meticulously arranged Qimen Dunjia formation, it might truly restrict Wang Jing's movements, thus creating more opportunities for attack. Moreover, a proactive attack could disrupt Wang Jing's plans, forcing him from the shadows into the open, allowing them to gain some initiative. Furthermore, everyone in the martial world was currently insecure. Successfully defeating Wang Jing would not only rid the martial world of a major scourge but also greatly enhance the prestige and status of the Gong and Yun families, deterring other petty villains from easily coveting their territory.

After weighing the pros and cons repeatedly, Yun Luo gradually understood. He slowly turned around, looking at everyone with a firm gaze, and said, "Although Miss Bai's idea is risky, it is also a viable way to break the deadlock. We are now forced into a desperate situation. If we don't go all out, we will be defeated one by one by Wang Jing sooner or later. In that case, we might as well take the initiative and use the terrain of White Bird Valley to fight him! However, every step of this process cannot be taken lightly. We must go all out to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Gong Yu stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "I am willing to lead a team to White Bird Valley to set up the formation. I will certainly live up to everyone's expectations!"

Bai Pingping gave him a grateful look and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Senior Gong Yu. Also, when we send the challenge to Wang Jing, we can deliberately reveal some information about White Bird Valley so that he thinks we're walking into a trap and thus lowers his guard."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Gong Nandou stood up, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and said, "Alright! Since everyone agrees with this plan, let's act immediately. This battle concerns the life and death of our two families and even the entire martial arts world; we must go all out!"

Thus, everyone began preparations in earnest. Gong Yu selected a group of experts proficient in formations and, carrying the necessary supplies, secretly headed to White Bird Valley. Bai Pingping, along with the others, studied how to maximize the advantages of each family's martial arts in the final battle, while also strengthening the defenses of the mansion in case Wang Jing made any moves before the decisive battle. The entire Gong and Yun families were immersed in a tense and busy atmosphere, like a finely tuned machine operating at high speed for the upcoming life-or-death battle.