Wuxia: Become the 100-Victory Sword King at the Beginning

Chapter 185: Feihuguan Crisis: The Five Poison Sect's Conspiracy and the Xiongying Society's Desperate Counterattack
The cold weather comes particularly early in Siguniang Mountain. The biting cold wind roars in several months in advance, blowing through the valleys and woods, bringing bursts of chill.

The mountain streams began to freeze, with thin ice floating on the water, gleaming with cold light in the sunlight.

The originally lively birds also flew south one after another. The mountains and forests were less noisy than before, and more quiet and desolate.

Shi Feiyang and Yi Li walked hand in hand at the foot of Mount Siguniang in autumn, feeling the tranquility and beauty.

They were wearing thick cotton coats and holding hands, as if they could resist all the cold in the world.

Every step was taken on the path woven with fallen leaves and thin ice, making a rustling sound that echoed with the occasional sound of the wind coming from afar.

Although the surrounding scenery was a bit bleak, it held a unique charm in their eyes. Shi Feiyang gently hugged Yi Li's shoulders, fearing that she would be blown by the cold wind, while Yi Li snuggled in Shi Feiyang's arms, her face filled with a happy smile.

They just walked quietly, enjoying this peaceful time that belonged to them alone.

Soon, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen came to Siguniang Mountain and reported some movements of the Five Poisons Sect to Shi Feiyang.

Shi Feiyang and Yi Li then set out to return to Feihu Pass.

Shi Feiyang returned to Feihu Pass with his newlywed wife Yi Li, the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world.

As soon as the news spread, the heroes and disciples of the Xiongying Society were instantly excited.

They flocked to the streets, their eyes full of excitement and joy, and spontaneously gathered on both sides of the road, looking forward to it.

Ordinary people were also attracted by the lively atmosphere and came to watch. For a while, the streets were crowded with people.

When Shi Feiyang and Yi Li appeared in everyone's sight, the crowd burst into warm cheers.

But everyone soon discovered that Shi Feiyang had gained a lot of weight. His originally tall and agile figure now looked a little plump, with a slightly bulging belly.

This change made everyone stunned at first, and then they burst into laughter, and the laughter echoed over the street.

Seeing this, Shi Feiyang couldn't help but scratch his head embarrassedly, while Yi Li smiled slightly.

Amidst laughter and joy, Shi Feiyang couldn't wait to go visit Gong Simeng, Qi Meizhen and Bai Zhi.

At this time, the three Shi ladies had just given birth to babies and were still relatively weak.

Shi Feiyang walked into the room and looked at the baby on the bed, his eyes full of love and tenderness.

He gently picked up the child, carefully holding him as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world.

He spoke softly to the three ladies, asking about their health, his eyes revealing deep affection and concern.

However, Ellie fell into inexplicable emotions at this time.

She looked at the scene of Shi Feiyang interacting with other Mrs. Shi and the children, and a pang of bitterness welled up in her heart.

She turned around silently and returned alone to the small attic of the Xiongying Society's temporary headquarters.

The attic is simply furnished with a bed, a table and a few chairs.

Ellie sat in front of the window, looking at the night outside. The moonlight shone on her face, reflecting her lonely expression.

She felt mixed emotions. On the one hand, she was relieved that Shi Feiyang had returned safely. On the other hand, she felt confused and overwhelmed by Shi Feiyang's complicated emotional relationships. She could only lick her inner wounds alone in this small attic.

At this moment, the Five Poison Sect's long-planned revenge operation officially unfolded like a storm.

Lan Xiaodie, the leader of the Five Poison Sect, stood on the high platform of the main altar, her eyes burning with the fire of revenge. She gripped the railing tightly with both hands, her knuckles turning white, and said through gritted teeth, "Shi Feiyang, this time I will make you pay a heavy price for your previous actions!"

The Five Poison Sect first carefully selected a group of top masters who were proficient in the art of disguise.

These people sneaked into the towns and villages around Feihu Pass like ghosts. Some of them disguised themselves as vendors, pushing carts filled with goods and hawking their wares in the streets and alleys, but their eyes were always on the Xiongying Society's every move.

Some disguised themselves as beggars, their clothes ragged and their hair unkempt, huddled in street corners, secretly observing passersby. Once they caught sight of any clues about Shi Feiyang and his companions' daily movements or the defenses of Feihu Pass, they would quickly pass the information to the Five Poison Sect headquarters via covert signals. On an autumn night, under a dark moon and strong winds, the Five Poison Sect launched its first large-scale raid.

They split into several groups, and some of the believers, armed with specially made poison crossbows, quietly sneaked to the wall of Feihu Pass.

This poisonous crossbow has a unique shape. The crossbow body is made of ebony and has a dull glow, while the crossbow string is made of the silk of a thousand-year-old cold spider and is extremely tough.

The crossbow arrow is short and powerful, with a triangular arrowhead, coated with the Five Poison Sect's secret "bone-eroding and heart-corroding poison", which kills instantly on contact with blood.

Taking advantage of the night, the believers suddenly stood up and shot at the guards on the city wall. In an instant, poisonous arrows poured down like a rainstorm. Many guards were unable to dodge and fell to the ground after being shot. They struggled in pain and died soon after.

Another team of Five Poison Sect followers carried huge siege equipment and rushed towards the city gate.

As they charged, they chanted something and performed strange poison techniques.

As soon as they waved the flags in their hands, clouds of dark green poisonous fog spread out instantly and spread towards Feihu Pass. Wherever it went, flowers, plants and trees quickly withered and the land turned black.

And in this poisonous fog, there is also the "Soul-Bewitching Flying Needle" specially made by the Five Poison Sect.

The flying needles were as thin as cow hair and transparent throughout, making them extremely difficult to detect under the cover of the poisonous fog.

Once pierced by the flying needle, one will fall into a coma and be at the mercy of others.

In addition, the Five Poisons Sect also has a group of masters who are good at using hidden weapons. They hide in the team and wait for an opportunity to strike.

These masters have a wide variety of hidden weapons in their hands, making it difficult to guard against them.

There's a hidden weapon called the "Poison Dragon Thorn." It's shaped like a dragon's tongue and crafted from fine steel. Its surface is covered in tiny grooves filled with a deadly poison. When the weapon is fired, the venom in the grooves is injected into the body the moment it pierces, paralyzing the victim and rendering them unable to move.

There is also the "scorpion tail dart", the dart body is shaped like a scorpion tail, extremely sharp, and the tip of the dart is coated with scorpion venom. The person hit by the dart will suffer severe pain in the wound, and the venom will spread rapidly, causing him to lose his combat effectiveness in a short period of time.

And in the mountains and forests, the Five Poisons Sect also ambushed an elite force.

They drove a group of specially trained poisonous creatures, including snakes, scorpions, and spiders, and under their command, they rushed towards Feihu Pass like a surging black tide. These poisonous creatures exuded a disgusting odor, and their eyes flashed a dark green light.

Facing the frenzied attack of the Five Poison Sect, Shi Feiyang, who had barely returned to Feihu Pass, was like a god of war, wielding the Sky Frost Blade and charging into the enemy ranks at the head of the charge. He wielded the Sky Frost Blade with ferocious force, its gleaming blade emitting a chilling aura. Wherever it touched, the Five Poison Sect members screamed and fell to the ground, their blood splattering everywhere.

Ellie was as light as a swallow, with the long sword in her hand creating sword flowers, and she used the "Cloud and Mist Sword Technique" to fight side by side with Shi Feiyang.

Her swordsmanship was agile and varied, her moves fierce and powerful. Every strike of her sword struck the enemy's vital points with precision, repelling any who approached Shi Feiyang and herself. In the sunlight, her figure appeared exceptionally graceful, yet exuded a chilling, murderous aura.

After the special healing experience at Siguniang Mountain, Yili is now immune to all poisons.

Led by "Tongbi Fist" Liao Pei, "Qiankun Sword" Lie Quan, "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, "Archer" Miao Menlong, "Plum Blossom Dart" Shan Zhi, "Water Dragon" Jin Liufu, "Centipede" Gongsun Ren, and "Green-faced Beast" Yang Feng, the disciples of the Xiongying Society were in high spirits and fought bravely against the enemy.

They performed the "Seventeen Armor-Breaking Formations", "Tiger Slashing Formation", and "Six-Harmony Sword Formation" in unison. These exquisite formations and moves coordinated with each other to unleash tremendous power.

In an instant, the shouts and cries of killing at Feihu Pass shook the heavens and resounded through the clouds, trying to completely dispel the autumn haze.

During the fierce fighting, Shi Feiyang and others kept a close eye on the Five Poison Sect's attack methods and adjusted their tactics flexibly.

When the Five Poison Sect released the poison, "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun quickly took out his iron flute and played a strange and magical melody.

The sound was like an invisible force, circling and echoing in the air. The poisonous creatures' originally crazy actions were instantly curbed, as if they were cast under a spell of immobilization. They obediently followed Xiang Kun's command and turned to attack the people of the Five Poison Sect.

If the enemy uses poison, Shi Feiyang and others will calmly take out the antidote prepared in advance and quickly distribute it to everyone. At the same time, they will cleverly avoid the invasion of poisonous fog with the help of protective measures.

Everyone worked together and cooperated closely to successfully repel the revenge actions of the Five Poisons Sect time and time again. They were like an indestructible wall, guarding the peace of Feihu Pass.

On a night in deep autumn, the cold moonlight shines on Feihu Pass, covering the pass with a layer of silver gauze.

The distant forests rustled in the autumn wind, and the occasional cries of night owls added a touch of eerie atmosphere to the quiet night.

However, this tranquility is about to be broken by a brutal bloody battle.

The failure of the first round of large-scale revenge operations did not make the Five Poisons Sect retreat, but instead aroused their stronger desire for revenge.

At this moment, they are carefully planning a more dangerous poisonous fog surprise attack.

Taking advantage of the cover of night, a group of Five Poison Sect followers who were agile and skilled in martial arts rushed out from the mountains and forests like ghosts.

They were dressed in black, blending into the night, and each of them carried a cloth bag filled with special poison mist bombs.

These poison mist bombs were carefully developed by the Five Poison Sect. The outer shell is made of hard black iron, engraved with mysterious runes, and the inside is filled with extremely toxic black powder.

They were like a black tide, rapidly approaching Feihu Pass.

When they arrived at a suitable distance from the pass, the leading cultist gave an order and everyone threw poison mist bombs towards Feihu Pass.

The poison mist bombs drew black arcs in the air and then fell to the ground like raindrops.

The moment they landed, the poison mist bombs exploded one after another, making a dull sound and releasing billowing black smoke.

The black smoke spread rapidly as if it had life, and wherever it went, the air was filled with a pungent stench.

The smoke contains highly toxic substances that can not only cause people to become instantly poisoned and unconscious, but is also highly corrosive.

Under the erosion of the smoke, the grass and trees around the pass withered instantly, and the green leaves turned yellow and curled and fell off one after another; the land was also corroded into bottomless pits, as if it had been scratched by the devil's claws.

At the same time, the main force of the Five Poisons Sect took advantage of the poisonous fog and rushed towards Feihu Pass like a surging wave.

They held various weapons, shouted slogans, and were full of vigor. After a long period of training, these believers worked in perfect harmony, forming close combat teams, echoing each other and launching a fierce attack on the Xiongying Society's defenses.

In order to further disrupt the judgment of Shi Feiyang and others, the leader of the Five Poison Sect, Lan Xiaodie, cast a strange spell to control a large number of poisonous creatures to launch an attack.

She muttered something and danced her hands quickly in the air. As she moved, countless poisonous snakes, spiders, scorpions and other poisonous creatures emerged from the mountains and forests, forming a surging "poison tide" that rushed towards Feihu Pass.

Driven by the followers of the Five Poisons Sect, these poisonous creatures act in an orderly manner with clear goals.

The poisonous snakes spit out their tongues and crawled towards the disciples of the Xiongying Society; the poisonous spiders climbed quickly along the city wall, leaving traces on the wall with their eight claws; the scorpions waved their huge pincers, making a "cracking" sound, which was terrifying.

The disciples of the Xiongying Society did not panic in the face of this sudden attack.

They quickly picked up their weapons, formed a defensive formation, and fought a desperate battle with the followers and poisonous creatures of the Five Poison Sect.

However, the Five Poison Sect's poisons were numerous and extremely toxic, and the disciples of the Xiongying Society gradually found themselves unable to withstand them.

Many disciples were bitten by poisonous creatures. The wounds quickly turned black, and their bodies began to show symptoms of poisoning, and they fell to the ground in pain.

At this critical moment, the masters of the Xiongying Society took action one after another.

"Iron Palm!" Wu Zhong shouted, unleashing his "Demon Subduing Palm." His palms instantly turned red, as if blazing with fire. Every strike of his palm brought with it a powerful blast of air, sending the approaching poisonous creatures and Five Poison Sect followers flying.

His palm technique was fierce and powerful, leaving devastation wherever it went.

The "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun took out his iron flute and played magical flute sounds.

The flute's melodious sound, yet tinged with an eerie aura, lingered in the air. Upon hearing the flute, the frantic movements of the poisonous creatures were instantly halted. Their bodies began to tremble uncontrollably, and some even turned around and attacked their own kind.

Xiang Kun's flute sound was like an invisible force that disturbed the minds of the poisonous creatures and bought precious time for the disciples of the Xiongying Society.

The "archer" Miao Menlong stood on the high point of the pass, holding a strong bow with a sharp arrow on it.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, locked onto an important target of the Five Poisons Sect.

As his fingers loosened, the sharp arrow shot out like a meteor, with a sharp whistling sound, and hit the target accurately.

Whether it was the followers of the Five Poisons Sect or the key figures who controlled the poisons, they could not escape his archery and fell to the ground one after another after being shot by arrows.

Shan Zhize, known as the "Plum Blossom Dart", held a plum blossom dart in his hand and nimbly moved across the battlefield.

He swung his arms quickly, and the plum blossom darts flew like snowflakes, shooting towards the followers of the Five Poisons Sect.

His dart skills are always accurate. Every plum blossom dart can accurately hit the enemy's vital points, making it impossible for the enemy to defend himself.

With the strenuous resistance of the masters of the Xiongying Society, the attack of the Five Poisons Sect was temporarily curbed.

However, both sides paid a heavy price.

At Feihu Pass, corpses littered the ground, blood staining the earth red. Although the disciples of the Xiongying Society, led by masters, put up a tenacious resistance, they still suffered numerous casualties in this carefully orchestrated surprise attack by the Five Poison Sect. The Five Poison Sect's followers and poisonous creatures also suffered heavy losses, and the initially formidable offensive momentum gradually weakened.

At this time, the elite assassination team led by Lan Xiaodie personally took advantage of the chaos and used ghostly skills to sneak into Feihu Pass.

Their figures loomed in the darkness, like ghosts. The assassination team members all had cold eyes, their weapons flashing with cold light. They were targeting Shi Feiyang and Yi Li, ready to deliver a fatal blow at the critical moment.

Lan Xiaodie gripped the Jade Phosphorus Sword tightly. The eerie green light flickered in the dim night, reminiscent of the flames of hatred burning within her. Her eyes gleamed with intense hatred, like two will-o'-the-wisp flames. She held a single, unwavering thought: to make Shi Feiyang and Yi Li pay the most grievous price for their actions.

Her figure shuttled through the shadows of Feihu Pass like a ghost, followed by the elite assassination team. Each of them exuded cold murderous intent, targeting Shi Feiyang and Yili.

Just as Lan Xiaodie and the others were about to approach Shi Feiyang and Yili's hiding place, something strange happened without any warning.

The black poisonous fog that had been spreading around Feihu Pass like a surging tide and corroding everything was suddenly pulled by an invisible giant hand, instantly changing its direction and sweeping towards the Five Poison Sect's camp at an astonishing speed.

When the Five Poison Sect followers saw this, their faces instantly lost color and they were terrified.

They opened their eyes wide and ran around in panic, trying to avoid this sudden disaster.

However, the speed of the poisonous fog was too fast, like lightning across the night sky, leaving them no chance of escape.

In the blink of an eye, the rolling poisonous fog, like a hungry beast, ruthlessly enveloped the main force of the Five Poison Sect and the assassination squad. From within the poisonous fog, the shrill screams of the Five Poison Sect members were heard.

Their bodies felt as if they were being sliced ​​simultaneously by countless sharp blades, their skin rapidly festering, their flesh and blood swirling, their bones exposed. The venomous creatures, once so ferocious under their control, now completely lost control and fell into madness.

Poisonous snakes entangled with each other and bit each other's bodies fiercely; poisonous spiders bared their fangs and claws and pounced on their own kind frantically; scorpions waved their pincers and smashed everything around them to pieces.

Lan Xiaodie was horrified; she had never expected such a sudden turn of events. She frantically waved her Jade Phosphorus Sword, muttering something, attempting to cast a spell to dispel the poisonous fog. However, no matter how hard she tried, the poisonous fog continued to rage. Her spells, like a faint candlelight encountering a strong wind, were instantly extinguished by this strange and powerful force, rendering them useless.

It turns out that all this stems from Shi Feiyang's mysterious methods.

At that time, Shi Feiyang carried the seriously injured and dying Yi Li to Siguniang Mountain for treatment.

In that mysterious mountain range, Shi Feiyang experienced countless hardships and dangers.

He had fought a fierce battle with the Kuiniu, and in the life-and-death contest, he felt the Kuiniu's tremendous power that was integrated with the heaven and earth; he also met the Nine-tailed Fox, and the Nine-tailed Fox's spirituality and keen perception of nature also deeply touched him.

He also entered the ruins of miracles and temples, where the ancient aura and mysterious runes seemed to tell the mysteries of heaven and earth.

During this period, he fought against demons and monsters many times. Every fierce battle gave him a new understanding of strength.

During this series of experiences, Shi Feiyang learned an extremely advanced skill - how to merge with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

This achievement greatly improved his martial arts level.

From that moment on, he was fully aware of the power and danger of this force, and he kept it hidden deep in his heart. After returning to Feihu Pass, he faced the repeated provocations of the Five Poison Sect, but he remained silent, only waiting to strike a fatal blow at the critical moment.

At this moment, Shi Feiyang stood on a high place in Feihu Pass, his eyes closed and his aura restrained.

He slowly circulated the true energy in his body, and the true energy was like a trickle, gradually resonating with the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

His consciousness seemed to merge into this world, and he could clearly sense the flow of the poisonous fog.

Under his guidance, the poisonous fog changed its direction and became a deadly weapon to fight back against the Five Poisons Sect.

Under the backlash of the poisonous fog, the Five Poison Sect's poisonous fog surprise attack was declared a complete failure.

Lan Xiaodie looked at the tragic scene in front of her, her heart filled with resentment and despair.

She gritted her teeth and fled the battlefield with the few surviving believers, like a stray dog.

After this thrilling and bloody battle, the members of the Xiongying Society at Feihu Pass suffered heavy casualties, with many brothers falling forever on this land, but they successfully defended the pass.

This battle allowed the Five Poisons Sect to deeply witness the tenacious resistance of the Xiongying Society, and made them even more frightened of Shi Feiyang's unfathomable nature.

With a kind heart, Shi Feiyang tried his best to save Yili's life. This good deed was blessed by God, who gave him great power and achieved this amazing reversal.

However, the hatred between Lan Xiaodie and Shi Feiyang for killing her father is like a brand deeply engraved in the depths of her soul, and they are irreconcilable.

She will never be willing to fail again and again, and the fire of hatred in her heart will only burn more and more fiercely.

She secretly swore that she would never be able to get rid of the hatred in her heart unless she killed Shi Feiyang.

A more intense underworld fight and vendetta seems to be brewing quietly.

Inside Feihu Pass, in the Xiongying Society's temporary headquarters meeting hall, the atmosphere was as heavy as the sky before a storm, oppressive and suffocating. The candlelight flickered in the hall, its dim light casting shifting shadows on everyone's faces, adding to the tense atmosphere.

The chief leader Shi Feiyang sat upright in the main seat, his body straight as a pine tree, exuding an innate majesty.

He was dressed in a black suit, and the golden eagle embroidered on the clothes flickered in the candlelight, as if it would spread its wings and fly high at any time.

Shi Feiyang has a resolute face and clear features.

Under his thick eyebrows, a pair of deep eyes were like cold stars in the cold night, sharp and bright, scanning everyone present.

His eyes showed the calmness of a veteran in the battlefield, as well as the courage and determination when facing a strong enemy.

His long hair was casually tied up, with a few strands falling on both sides of his cheeks, adding a bit of unruly temperament to him.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, with a hint of confidence.

Beside him, Gong Simeng, Qi Meizhen, and Bai Zhi, despite still being weak and pale from childbirth, they still managed to serve tea and water. Yi Li stood aside, arms folded, observing the whole thing with a cold gaze, a complex emotion occasionally flickering in her eyes.

Liao Pei, the "Tongbi Fist," stood up first and slammed his fist down on the table, shaking the teacup. He shouted, "These despicable villains from the Five Poison Sect have repeatedly attacked us. We can't just sit there and wait for death! We have to think of a way to teach them a lesson!"

"Qian Kun Blade" Lie Quan stroked his beard, nodded slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Elder Liao is absolutely right. However, the Five Poison Sect specializes in poison and acts in secret. We can't act rashly and must make careful plans."

"Iron Palm" Wu Zhong stood up suddenly, his muscles tensed like a tiger ready to pounce, and roared, "Why should I be afraid of them? We, the Xiongying Society, are no pushovers. I don't believe that with my pair of iron palms, I can't defeat those poison-using rats!"

"Double-Edged Blade" Xiao Lingling raised her eyebrows, her beautiful eyes filled with murderous intent. She snorted coldly, "Elder Wu, don't be impulsive. The Five Poison Sect suffered a loss this time, and they will surely be even more ferocious next time. We must plan carefully to repel them in one fell swoop."

Xiang Kun, known as the "Iron Flute Scholar," gently shook the iron flute in his hand and said leisurely, "In my opinion, we should first send people deep into the Five Poison Sect to find out their strengths and weaknesses, and then formulate corresponding countermeasures. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle."

"Master Archer" Miao Menlong patted the powerful bow beside him, his eyes determined, and he said in a deep voice: "No matter what conspiracy or trick they have, my arrows will show no mercy. If they dare to come again, I will make sure they never return!"

Shan Zhi played with the plum blossom dart in his hand, a sneer on his face as he said, "My darts are not to be trifled with. If those Five Poison Sect members dare to show their faces, I will definitely give them a taste of my darts."

Jin Liufu, the "water dragon," stood up, stretched his muscles, and said in a deep voice, "I'm not afraid of them in the water. If they attack from the water, I will drag them all in to feed the fish!"

"Round Barrel" Lude touched his round belly and said with a chuckle, "I didn't grow all this fat for nothing. When the time comes, I'll stand in the way and see what they can do to me!"

"Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian stood tall and thin, and said in a clear voice, "I'm agile, so those poisonous creatures won't be able to catch me. I can even take the opportunity to mess with them!"

"Centipede" Gongsun Ren's face was gloomy, and his voice was hoarse as he said, "Even if the Five Poison Sect uses poison, we can't just sit there and do nothing. We have to find a way to get some drugs that can counteract the poison, just in case."

"Green-Faced Beast" Yang Feng clenched his fists and said viciously, "Next time they come, I'm going to beat them to a pulp and let them know how powerful our Xiongying Society is!"

Everyone was talking at once, the discussion was in full swing, the emotions were getting more and more excited, and the words were getting more and more fierce.

Shi Feiyang listened quietly to everyone's speeches. When everyone calmed down a little, he slowly stood up, emitting a powerful aura that seemed to cover the entire conference hall.

He took a step forward, his steps steady and powerful, and every step seemed to step on everyone's heart.

He spread his arms slightly, showing an attitude of controlling the overall situation. His eyes were like torches as he scanned the entire audience. In a low but domineering voice, he said, "What you brothers said is absolutely right. The Five Poison Sect has repeatedly invaded my Feihu Pass and harmed my brothers from the Xiongying Society. I will not be a human being if I don't take revenge! But we can't just act on passion. From now on, do as Brother Xiang said and immediately send someone to infiltrate the Five Poison Sect and find out their details. Elder Wu, Sister Xiao, strengthen the brothers' martial arts training and improve their combat effectiveness. Brother Miao, Brother Shan, polish your archery and dart skills, and strike a killing blow at the critical moment. Brother Jin, keep a close eye on the waterway. Brother Gongsun, prepare drugs to control the poison as soon as possible. The rest of the brothers, each do your job and be on high alert. We in the Xiongying Society must let the Five Poison Sect know that anyone who dares to invade my Feihu Pass will be punished, no matter how far away they are."

Everyone stood up and shouted in unison: "Follow the orders of the chief leader!"

The sound was deafening and echoed in the conference room for a long time.

Under the heavy shadows of the autumn night, the headquarters of the Five Poison Sect looked like a gloomy fortress rising from hell.

The towering stone walls were covered with dark green moss, which shone with a cold light under the dim moonlight.

The surrounding trees had twisted branches, like ferocious evil spirits. The autumn wind whistled past, and the branches and leaves rustled, as if countless wronged souls were whispering.

The main altar door was tightly closed, and the strange poisonous creature pattern carved on the door bared its fangs and claws in the darkness, giving people a chill.

Lan Xiaodie, dressed in a black robe and with a gloomy face, was the first to step into the conference room.

The candlelight flickered in the hall, its dim light barely dispelling some of the darkness, but it stretched the figures of the people who were there to an unusually long extent, swaying against the walls and adding to the eerie atmosphere. Lan Xiaodie walked straight to the main seat and sat down heavily, slamming the Jade Phosphorus Sword in her hand onto the table with a clang.

The dark green light of the sword and the candlelight intertwined, reflecting the burning hatred in her eyes.

"Hmph, this surprise attack was ruined by that bastard Shi Feiyang. How despicable!" Lan Xiaodie gritted her teeth, her voice seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth. "When has our Five Poison Sect ever suffered such humiliation? I, Lan Xiaodie, will not be a human being until I avenge this!"

Elder Cui Fa's face was filled with rage. He stepped forward, clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, and said bitterly, "That Shi Feiyang not only ruined our plan, but also severely injured and crippled our old leader, Cui Deng. He must pay for this blood debt with his life!"

Trifa's voice trembled slightly with anger, and his eyes flashed with the fire of revenge.

"Indeed, we must let the Xiongying Society know the consequences of provoking the Five Poison Sect!" Elder Cui Yan echoed, his eyes sinister, like a venomous snake in the dark night. "This defeat was merely an accident. We must devise a more ruthless plan to ensure the demise of Shi Feiyang and his Xiongying Society."

Elder Cui Ben nodded slightly, a cruel smile on his face. "In my opinion, we can poison the water sources around Feihu Pass, making it impossible for them to defend themselves. Once they are poisoned, we can launch a general attack and flatten Feihu Pass in one fell swoop!"

Zhong Renwang, the leader of the Beggars' Sect, who was hiding in the Five Poisons Sect, stepped forward with a sinister smile on his face and said flatteringly, "Master Lan, in my opinion, we can first send our elite troops, disguised as refugees, to infiltrate Feihu Pass. When the time is right, we can combine forces from inside and outside to deal them a fatal blow. Hehe, then that brat Shi Feiyang won't be able to escape even if he had wings."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands together, his eyes flashing with greed and malice.

Ding Hong, an elder of the Beggars' Sect, immediately said, "Master Zhong, this is a brilliant idea! Let's secretly contact the bandits near Feihu Pass and offer them generous rewards to get them involved. That way, Shi Feiyang will be attacked from both sides, and we'll definitely kill him!"

Ding Hong's laughter was sharp and piercing, revealing a disgusting and despicable atmosphere.

Wu nodded quickly, a flattering smile plastered across his face. "Yes, yes, you are absolutely right. With the Five Poison Sect and the Beggars' Sect joining forces, plus the help of the bandits, Shi Feiyang's Xiongying Society has absolutely no chance of victory!"

As he agreed, he observed Lan Xiaodie's expression, afraid of missing any opportunity to please her.

Lan Xiaodie listened to everyone's plan, the hatred in her eyes growing stronger. She stood up suddenly and waved the Jade Phosphorus Sword in her hand, "Alright! I'll do as you say. This time, I will make Shi Feiyang pay a heavy price for his actions and make the Xiongying Society disappear from the world of martial arts!"

Her voice echoed in the conference room, full of determination and ruthlessness, and she wanted to cut Shi Feiyang and Xiong Yinghui into pieces.

Lan Xiaodie pondered for a moment, then glanced at everyone before adding, "In addition to what you've all said, I have another plan. We can refine a kind of 'soul-devouring poisonous smoke'. This poisonous smoke is colorless and odorless, but it can silently paralyze a person's nerves, causing them to fall into a coma without knowing it, making them vulnerable to attack. We can set up traps in the mountains and forests around Feihu Pass, and when they make a move, we can trigger the traps and release the poisonous smoke."

A sinister glint flashed in her eyes as she continued, "Furthermore, I plan to personally tame a number of poisonous beasts and coat them with deadly poison. These beasts are not only incredibly powerful, but also fearless of life and death. When we attack Feihu Pass, we'll have the poisonous beasts lead the charge and break through their defenses. Shi Feiyang and his Xiongying Society disciples will then be helpless against the combined attack of the poisonous beasts and the poisonous smoke."

Lan Xiaodie's voice was icy cold, as if it came from the Netherworld, making people shudder.

Everyone stood up, clasped their fists in salute, and shouted in unison: "We will obey the leader's orders!"

The sound echoed for a long time in the gloomy headquarters of the Five Poison Sect, foreshadowing the coming of an even more brutal storm.

Under the intensive preparations of the Five Poison Sect, Lan Xiaodie's evil plan began to be gradually implemented.

On a dark and windy night, they quietly sneaked into the mountains and forests around Feihu Pass and placed special poison sacs upstream of the water source.

The poison sac is made of tough snake skin and contains a deadly poison prepared by Lan Xiaodie herself. Just a small amount can instantly turn the river water into a deadly poison soup.

At the same time, the hidden mechanisms in the mountains and forests were also set up, and the "soul-eating poisonous smoke" was cleverly sealed in a bamboo tube. Once triggered, it would spread like a ghost.

Those tamed beasts, emitting a sickening odor, were kept in a valley not far from Feihu Pass, ready to launch a deadly attack at any moment. The next morning, the people of Feihu Pass went to the river to fetch water as usual, unaware of the danger that had already arrived.

When the bucket was immersed in the water, the poison spread instantly. In a moment, the river water became turbid and emitted a pungent stench.

The first people who came to fetch water just took a sip of water, then they covered their throats, fell to the ground and convulsed in pain, foaming at the mouth, their eyes wide open, full of fear and despair. The news quickly spread throughout Feihu Pass, and the people fell into a huge panic, and the streets were in chaos.

Upon hearing the news, the disciples of the Xiongying Society quickly launched a rescue operation.

However, the "Soul-Eating Poison Smoke" of the Five Poison Sect was also quietly released at this time.

The poisonous smoke spread like wisps of smoke through the mountains and forests, and drifted towards Feihu Pass with the breeze.

(End of this chapter)