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

Chapter 197. The "Water Dragon" Severs the Earth's Veins
They each used their unique abilities and superb martial arts skills to defend against hidden weapons.

Holding a longsword, Ellie moved with the agility of a ghost, weaving freely through the gaps in the hidden weapons. As she swung her sword, sword energy surged, deflecting any approaching hidden weapons. The collision between the sword and the hidden weapons produced a pleasant tremor.

Bai Zhi, on the other hand, used silver needles. With a light flick of her wrist, the silver needles moved like nimble snakes, skillfully deflecting the hidden weapon to the side. The silver needles shimmered in the dim cave, creating a thrilling scene with the hidden weapon.

Qi Meizhen's eyes flashed with a resolute light. She drew her Miao sword with a "whoosh," the blade gleaming fiercely.

Her figure was light and graceful, like a fairy dancing, yet the Miao sword in her hand was extremely sharp. Every move she made carried the unique bravery and decisiveness of a daughter of a military family, showing her profound martial arts skills.

Gong Simeng followed closely behind, her beautiful eyes filled with power. She flicked her python whip, the tip of which drew an arc in the air and made a crisp "snap" sound. Like a nimble dragon, she struck at the incoming hidden weapons and blocked them one by one.

Amidst the chaotic battle, Xiao Lingling, wielding the "Mandarin Duck Blades," remained calm and composed, like a tranquil deep pool.

Her beautiful eyes darted around, and she keenly noticed an unusual refraction of light from the cave ceiling.

At that moment, she channeled her power into both palms, her aura flowing throughout her body, wielding her twin swords with impenetrable skill. The blades gleamed with a cool, clear light, like the bright moon hanging high in the night sky, casting a silvery glow.

She cleverly used the reflection from the blade to scan the cave, trying to locate the mechanism that launched the hidden weapon. Finally, under the reflection, several mechanisms hidden behind the murals were revealed.

"I've found the mechanism!" Xiao Lingling's clear and loud voice echoed in the cave. "Jin Liufu, quickly sever the earth's veins!"

Upon hearing the order, Jin Liufu, nicknamed "Water Dragon," did not hesitate. Like a black lightning bolt, he leaped into the underground river inside the cave with a "plop."

The underground river surged and roared, its current as swift as a wild horse. A bone-chilling cold instantly enveloped Jin Liufu, but with his superb swimming skills, he did not flinch and swam swiftly toward the direction of the earth's veins.

Upon seeing this, Lu Dechu ("Round Bucket"), Jiang Huotian ("Bamboo Pole"), and Xiang Kun ("Iron Flute Scholar") rushed to the dark riverbank. The three of them stood in a triangular formation, fully focused on protecting Jin Liufu.

Lu Dechu was short and fat, like a small mound of earth. He channeled his inner strength, ready to deal with any potential dangers. Jiang Huotian was agile and had sharp eyes, vigilantly observing his surroundings. Xiang Kun held an iron flute, the sound of which flowed faintly from his lips, ready to use sound to defend against enemies at any time.

Jin Liufu sped through the underground river and finally found a huge rock at the end of the river.

The rock surface is covered with strange runes, exuding a mysterious aura; it is the earth vein hub that controls the mechanism.

Jin Liufu took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and channeled all his inner strength, slamming his palms down on the rock.

A deep, muffled boom, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, echoed through the cave. Cracks began to appear in the rocks, and the power of the earth's veins was instantly severed.

Lan Xiaodie, the leader of the Five Poisons Sect, who was hiding in the shadows, stared at Shi Feiyang with a complicated expression.

Her gaze held both a deep hatred for Shi Feiyang, a desire to kill him to vent her anger, and a trace of lingering affection that she herself was unaware of, as if she did not wish for Shi Feiyang to die.

When she saw that Shi Feiyang was still unharmed despite the barrage of hidden weapons and poisonous attacks, she subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Previously, Shi Feiyang and Lan Xiaodie had engaged in several fierce life-or-death battles, but Shi Feiyang's integrity and chivalry had inadvertently touched Lan Xiaodie's heartstrings. At the same time, as the earth's leyline power was severed, the hidden weapons on the flying murals abruptly ceased firing, and the peacock feathers no longer shot from the Buddha's eye sockets. A brief, deathly silence fell over the cave, broken only by the soft breathing of the group echoing in the dim space—the lingering echoes of the fierce battle they had just experienced.

Shi Feiyang let out a long sigh of relief. His chest rose and fell slightly. Although there was fatigue on his face, his gaze remained firm and steady.

He glanced at everyone around him with concern, his eyes sweeping over each of his brothers and four wives, and asked softly, "Is everyone alright?"

The voice was gentle yet carried a reassuring power.

Everyone nodded, their faces showing relief at surviving the ordeal.

Liao Pei, the "Tongbei Fist" expert, was flushed, with large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He swung his arm vigorously and exclaimed, "That was close! We owe it all to Brother Jin. If he hadn't severed the earth's veins in time, we don't know how long we would have been trapped!"

"Qiankun Blade" Lie Quan crossed his arms, his eyes full of admiration: "Jin Liufu's skills are amazing! He's like a fish in water!"

"Iron Palm" Wu Zhong chimed in, "Yes, Brother Jin's trip has really saved us from our urgent crisis."

Everyone chimed in with their praise for Jin Liufu, the "dragon in the water."

Then, the topic shifted, and everyone began to speculate about the movements of the Divine Sword Manor.

Xiao Lingling, nicknamed "Mandarin Duck Swords," frowned deeply, her face filled with indignation: "The cloud-patterned engravings on the swords of this Divine Sword Manor have repeatedly appeared at the scene of the attack. I think they have most likely colluded with the Five Poisons Sect!"

Xiang Kun, the "Iron Flute Scholar," gently stroked the iron flute in his hand and pondered, "If that's really the case, then what is their purpose? Do they want to annex our Xiong Ying Society and dominate the martial arts world?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned red with anger, and they all cursed the despicable actions of the Divine Sword Manor.

Just then, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen appeared like a wisp of smoke. His expression was solemn as he reported to the assembled heroes the findings of the Northwest Branch disciples: "Gentlemen, news has come from the Northwest Branch that the Famous Sword Manor, the Yellow River Gang, and that 'Forest Demoness' Fu Anxing in the Northwest are indeed having frequent interactions with the Five Poisons Sect. They seem to be plotting something big."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock, and the scene immediately erupted in an uproar.

Lan Xiaodie, hiding in the shadows, saw everything.

She was secretly amazed, never expecting the disciples of the Xiong Ying Society to be so capable, able to discover her joint plan with Mingjian Villa, Huanghe Gang, and Fu Anxing.

A hint of worry flashed in her eyes as she watched the number of Five Poisons Sect members dwindle day by day, her heart filled with helplessness.

She cursed Zhong Renwang in her heart. That swindler had cheated the Five Poisons Sect out of a large amount of money and food, greatly weakening the sect's strength.

At the same time, she also harbored resentment towards the Beggars' Clan, feeling that they were corrupt and filthy, stirring up trouble in the martial arts world and ruining many good things.

(End of this chapter)