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

Chapter 260. Cleverly Setting Up a Gate of Life and Death, Soaring Heroic Spirit Sweeps Away the Demons.

Snowflakes danced lightly in the air, like countless little elves leaping merrily.

They drifted down to the earth with the most elegant grace, quietly covering the noise and dust.

The branches, covered in snow, looked heavy, like silver ornaments bestowed by nature.

The distant mountains, also adorned with white snow, appeared even more solemn and mysterious.

In this world covered in silver, children frolic and play in the snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights.

Their laughter and cheerful voices added a touch of life and energy to the quiet winter day.

Shi Feiyang stopped at the city gate, slowly turned around, and looked at Yili again.

His eyes were filled with longing and reluctance, as if he wanted to imprint every detail of Ellie in his heart. He said softly, "My lady, when I return safely, we will admire the beauty of the four seasons of this great grassland together, to see the green grass in spring, the bright flowers in summer, the serene leaves in autumn, and the snow falling in winter. You must take good care of yourself and protect the people of this land. I will return to be with you."

Despite her grief, with tears welling in her eyes, Elizabeth nodded slightly and said in a trembling voice, "Shilang, you must come back safely. I've been waiting for you day and night, and the people of the Naiman tribe are waiting for you too. You are our hope, the most important person in my life..."

Shi Feiyang gave Yili a deep look, nodded, took a deep breath, and used his unparalleled lightness skill, "Leaving No Trace for a Thousand Miles".

With a flash, he disappeared into the vast snowy landscape like a dazzling white light, instantly merging with the air and leaving no trace.

Ellie stood at the city gate for a long time, gazing intently in the direction Shi Feiyang had left. Tears finally welled up in her eyes and slowly slid down her porcelain-white cheeks. Her figure appeared so lonely yet resolute in the heavy snow, like an eternal statue, telling of her endless longing and yearning for Shi Feiyang.

Sunlight shone on the pristine white snow, sparkling brilliantly, like countless diamonds glittering on the snow.

This makes the quiet mountain forest appear even more vivid and vibrant.

At the foot of the mountain, one can occasionally hear a few clear and melodious birdsongs, which play a moving melody for this silver-clad world.

The solitary Old Wolf Village stands majestically in this snowy region, appearing even more magnificent and mysterious, silently telling the story of centuries of vicissitudes and legends.

The nearby mountains, covered in snow, resembled white steamed buns of varying sizes.

They are arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, adding a touch of gentleness and tranquility to this snowy region.

Shi Feiyang, like a streak of white light, shattered the tranquility of the valley in front of Old Wolf Village.

He moved with agility and steady steps, striding into the valley.

The heroes of Xiong Ying had been waiting there for a long time, and when they saw Shi Feiyang arrive, they cheered with joy.

Excitement and anticipation gleamed in the eyes of the crowd, who swarmed forward, chattering, "Chief, you've finally arrived! We've been looking forward to leading you to wipe out this wicked Old Wolf Stronghold in one fell swoop!"

"Yes, Chief, lead us in quickly and teach those wicked bandits a lesson!"

Shi Feiyang's eyes were sharp as he scanned the surrounding crowd and raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

As the crowd gradually quieted down, Shi Feiyang said loudly, "Brothers and sisters, please listen to me. This Old Wolf Stronghold is located in a dangerous area, full of traps and mechanisms. If we rashly launch a large-scale attack, we will inevitably suffer heavy casualties in the many difficulties and traps. This is neither what we want nor a wise move."

He paused slightly, his gaze fixed firmly on the direction of Old Wolf Stronghold, and continued, "This time, we are stationing our troops in this valley, so there is no need for you to rush into battle. In my opinion, the bandits of Old Wolf Stronghold will not stand idly by when they see us setting up camp here. They will definitely rush down the valley to attack us under the cover of night. This will give us a perfect opportunity to annihilate them."

Shi Feiyang's voice was deep and powerful, echoing through the valley with an irresistible force: "It's broad daylight now, so everyone can relax and rest. As night falls, we'll find a secluded cave to hide in and stage an 'empty city ruse.' When the bandits from Old Wolf Stronghold attack and break into our empty tents, we'll secretly unleash a barrage of rockets, burning them to death in this valley. Xie Wen and I will then take this opportunity to infiltrate Old Wolf Stronghold and destroy their traps. Once the traps are broken, you can then enter Old Wolf Stronghold, and in this way, we can take it down without bloodshed."

"However, everyone must remember that when we ambush the bandits of Old Wolf Stronghold tonight, we must not kill them all. We must leave a few alive. In this way, when Zhong Renwang and his gang come to this area, they will be able to find out about us from these survivors. We will then use the traps and mechanisms of Old Wolf Stronghold to set up an ambush and kill Zhong Renwang and his gang in one fell swoop, thus eliminating this great scourge from the martial world."

Shi Feiyang's expression was solemn as he scanned the faces of the assembled heroes. He continued, "When we travel the martial world, we must not only seek the well-being of our brothers and sisters, but also consider the well-being of all people. The Old Wolf Stronghold and the villains like Zhong Renwang have been ravaging the martial world for a long time. Our actions today are not only to avenge our grievances, but also to restore peace to the martial world and spare the people from harm."

Upon hearing Shi Feiyang's words, the heroes of Xiong Ying were filled with excitement. They clasped their fists in salute and loudly praised him, saying, "What wisdom and strategy the Grand Master possesses! If this plan succeeds, it will surely ensure that those villains from Old Wolf Stronghold and Zhong Renwang will never return!"

"Yes, our leader has the world in his heart, and we are willing to follow him to the death!"

The crowd was in high spirits and quickly sprang into action, setting up defenses as instructed by Shi Feiyang.

In the valley, everyone was busy with their own tasks.

Some were responsible for reinforcing the defensive fortifications, some for collecting firewood to make rockets, and some for finding hidden caves.

After everything was arranged, everyone rested in their tents, conserving their energy and waiting for nightfall and a thrilling battle to begin.

Night fell like a giant black ribbon, silently enveloping the entire world. The gale, like a raging beast, roared wildly across the vast expanse of land, scattering the heavy snow in all directions.

In this terrible weather, the more than a thousand bandits of Old Wolf Village, led by their self-proclaimed chieftain Wu Yun and deputy chieftains Wu Dang, Wu Hui, and Wu Can, descended the mountain like a pack of wolves lurking in the darkness.

Using the faint light reflected from the snow, they groped their way forward through the icy landscape, slowly approaching the valley.

Upon reaching the valley, the bandits drew their bows and nocked arrows, each bow held high like a full moon.

Above the arrowhead, the rocket, engulfed in raging flames, gleamed with a menacing light.

A fierce glint flashed in Wu Yun's eyes as he said menacingly, "Hmph, today I will make Shi Feiyang and his so-called heroes perish in this sea of ​​fire!" With that, he waved his hand and roared, "Release the arrows!"

In an instant, a thousand arrows were fired simultaneously, whistling through the air, shooting towards the more than one hundred tents in the valley like a swarm of fiery snakes.

The tent was instantly ignited by the rocket, and a raging fire shot into the sky, illuminating the entire valley.

Upon seeing this, the bandits Wu Yun, Wu Dang, Wu Hui, Wu Can, and others laughed triumphantly.

Wu Dang laughed and boasted, "Hahaha, Shi Feiyang, you've finally met your match! In this fire, you and your men will all be reduced to ashes!"

Wu Hui also cursed, "Shi Feiyang, what kind of bullshit hero are you? In front of our Old Wolf Village, you are nothing but a pile of ashes."

Their laughter echoed amidst the howling wind and flames, as if they could already see the tragic deaths of Shi Feiyang and the Xiong Ying heroes.

However, after a long time, the expected screams did not occur.

Wu Yun frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

He sensed something was wrong and said to Wu Can, "Wu Can, take some men and go check it out. What's going on? Why is there no movement?"

Wu Can responded and led a group of bandits cautiously toward the burning tent.

Just then, Wu Dang suddenly wrinkled his nose and smelled the tung oil scent coming from nearby.

His expression changed drastically, and he knew in his heart that something was wrong. He shouted, "Oh no! An ambush! We've fallen into a trap! Run!"

But before he could finish speaking, heroes such as Kong Sanjiao, the "Seven Swordsman"; Fan Shi, the "Xingyi Quan"; Liu Yehua, the "Hundred Leaf Blade"; Xinanfeng, the "Tai Chi Blade"; Liao Pei, the "Tongbei Quan"; Lie Quan, the "Qiankun Blade"; Wu Zhong, the "Iron Palm"; Xiao Lingling, the "Mandarin Duck Blade"; Miao Menlong, the "Divine Archer"; and Shan Zhi, the "Plum Blossom Dart"; and others, along with the disciples of the Xiong Ying Society, appeared one after another like a group of divine soldiers descending from the sky.

They had been lying in ambush near Wu Yun, Wu Dang, Wu Hui, Wu Can, and others, already drawing their bows and arrows, ready to pounce.

Kong Sanjiao stared coldly at Wu Yun and the other bandits, and said coldly, "You despicable mountain bandits, those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. You will not escape today, even if you have wings!" With that, he shot out a long arrow in his hand, like a black lightning bolt, instantly piercing through the throat of one of the bandits.

Fan Shi flashed forward and unleashed the "Tiger Pounce" move from Xingyi Quan, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, pouncing towards the bandits. Wherever he went, the bandits were knocked away.

Liu Yehua brandished his Hundred-Leaf Blade, its flashing light resembling twinkling stars in the night sky. Each strike carried a sharp force, felling the approaching bandits to the ground.

Southwest Wind then unleashed his Tai Chi sword technique, his sword moves flowing continuously, using softness to overcome hardness, deflecting the bandits' attacks one by one, while simultaneously seeking opportunities to counterattack.

Liao Pei unleashed his Tongbei Fist, his arms moving rapidly, creating a whistling sound. Each punch contained immense power, breaking the bones of the bandits. Lie Quan wielded his Qiankun Twin Blades, the two blades working in perfect harmony, one for offense and one for defense. With flashing blades, the bandits' blood splattered everywhere.

Wu Zhong unleashed his iron palms, his palms slightly red and radiating a fiery aura.

With each strike, he sent the bandits flying several meters away. Xiao Lingling wielded the Mandarin Duck Swords, her swordsmanship exquisite, the blades gleaming with cold light. She moved with ease through the bandits, and wherever she went, they screamed and fell to the ground.

Miao Menlong was a master archer, never missing a shot; every arrow he fired accurately struck the vital points of the bandits.

Shan Zhi then unleashed his plum blossom darts, each one resembling a blooming plum blossom, flying towards the bandits, each dart capable of taking a life. Under the combined attack of the heroes, the bandits fell one after another, their screams echoing throughout the land.

Before long, hundreds of bandits had been killed. The remaining bandits, seeing this, were terrified and tried to escape.

However, their surroundings had already been soaked in tung oil by "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen.

Xie Wen stood on high ground, looking at the panicked bandits, and sneered, saying, "You villains, you will die here today! You dare to provoke the Xiong Ying Society, you've come here to die!" With that, he lit the torch in his hand and threw it towards the tung oil.

The tung oil ignited instantly, and the raging fire quickly spread, forming a huge ring of flames.

Hundreds of bandits trapped in the ring of fire screamed and howled in agony as they fled in all directions, but could not find a way out.

Flames licked at their bodies, setting their clothes and hair ablaze, charring their skin and emitting a pungent odor. Soon, the bandits slowly collapsed in the inferno, burned to a crisp, and the entire valley reeked of blood and the smell of burning flesh.

Seeing the situation was dire, the bandits Wu Yun, Wu Dang, Wu Can, and Wu Hui used their superior lightness skills to desperately escape the inferno, heading towards Old Wolf Village. However, they were intercepted and killed by Shi Feiyang and Xie Wen as soon as they escaped the fire.

Xie Wen unleashed his "Flying Floss and Light Smoke Skill," his figure soaring into the air like a wisp of smoke.

The silkworm net in his hand, like a giant spider web, was flung towards Wu Can.

Wu Can was unable to dodge in time and was enveloped by the silkworm net.

Shi Feiyang's gaze was piercing, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes, like a sharp lightning bolt streaking across the night sky.

He suddenly roared, his voice like thunder, booming through the icy snow: "You villain, still trying to use tricks to ambush me, Shi? Humph! Prepare to die!" Before he finished speaking, his hand, as sharp as a knife, swung forcefully in the air, and an incomparably sharp blade of energy instantly pierced through the wind.

The blade energy was like an invisible yet extremely sharp blade, carrying a surge of killing intent, instantly sweeping across the void and slashing straight towards Wu Can, who was trapped in the Heavenly Silkworm Web.

With a crisp "crack," like a ripe watermelon being cleaved in two by a sharp blade, Wu Can was instantly sliced ​​in two by the blade's energy.

Xie Wen reacted quickly, forcefully flicking the silkworm net.

The two severed pieces of the corpse were thrown out like rags, leaving two glaring bloody streaks on the snow.

When Wu Yun, Wu Dang, and Wu Hui witnessed this shocking scene, they were so frightened that their faces drained of color and turned ashen.

Their legs went weak and they almost collapsed to the ground. They didn't dare to linger for even a moment. They turned around and used all their skills to escape.

At this moment, they were filled with fear and dared not return towards Old Wolf Stronghold, as if Old Wolf Stronghold were a living hell, and there would be no hope of survival once they entered. Shi Feiyang chuckled coldly and did not give chase.

On their hasty escape, they encountered a large number of martial arts masters, including Zhong Renwang, the leader of the Beggars' Sect; Ding Hong, an elder of the Beggars' Sect; Dugu Yan, the master of Mingjian Villa; Xie Zhichuan, the young master of Shenjian Villa; Zaxi Caizhu, the leader of the Ghost Shadow Sect, and his disciples; Zaxi Dunren, the leader of the Double Killing Sword and Saber Sect, and his disciples; Luo Rongzhadui, the leader of the Wind and Thunder Sect, and his disciples; Zaxi Banfeng, the leader of the Seven Fiends Palm, and his disciples; Duojima Ye, the leader of the Blood Transforming Saber Sect, and his disciples; and Li Wuduo, the Poisonous Hand Nuwa.

Upon seeing this, Wu Yun, Wu Dang, and Wu Hui felt as if they had met a savior, and with a "thump," they all knelt down on the snow.

With tears streaming down his face, Wu Yun cried out to Zhong Renwang and the others, "Chief Zhong, esteemed heroes! Shi Feiyang and his villainous Xiong Ying Society are utterly despicable! They forcibly occupied my Old Wolf Stronghold, burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities. My brothers and I fought desperately, but suffered heavy casualties. Now, Old Wolf Stronghold has been 'occupied' by them. I beg you esteemed heroes to uphold justice for us!"

As he spoke, he beat his chest and stamped his feet, tears streaming down his face, as if he had suffered the most terrible injustice in the world.

After listening to Wu Yun's tearful accusations, Zhong Renwang's face immediately turned angry, and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

He then roared, "Fellow heroes, you've all seen it! This Shi Feiyang is a heartless and insane scoundrel. Ever since he snatched the Sacred Heart Manual and Xu Fu's Immortal Pill from the Shandong Giant Whale Gang, he has become increasingly unscrupulous, committing all sorts of evil deeds and running rampant in this martial world. If he is not eliminated, how can there be any peace in this martial world? Where is justice?!"

The group of martial arts practitioners who had been lured there by his clever words were immediately enraged upon hearing these words.

They raised their arms and shouted, "Kill Shi Feiyang and rid the martial world of this scourge!"

"Yes, we can't let this villain get away with it!"

Shouts rose and fell, echoing through the snow-covered landscape.

So, braving the biting wind and swirling snow, the group rushed towards Old Wolf Village like a surging tide.

With his unparalleled lightness skill of "leaving no trace for a thousand miles", Shi Feiyang moved like a ghost and sneaked into Old Wolf Village alone.

He moved with a light and graceful gait, flashing through the snow like a black eagle, silently landing in Old Wolf Village.

"Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen led the Xiong Ying heroes, like ghosts in the night, silently disappearing into the valley that had just been burned by the fire. They moved with utmost care, afraid of making a sound, before slipping into a hidden cave, quietly lying in wait, holding their breath, observing what would happen. After entering Old Wolf Village, Shi Feiyang lit all the torches hanging on the stone walls.

The torches instantly burst into flames, illuminating the entire Old Wolf Village as bright as day.

He strode over to the elderly, women, and children left behind in the old wolf stronghold, took out some money and food from a deerskin bag that was invisible to ordinary people at his waist, distributed it to everyone, and said kindly, "Everyone, take this to start a fire and cook, so that you don't go hungry."

Although no one knew Shi Feiyang, seeing his generosity and kind face, they all accepted the money and food and hurriedly started a fire to cook.

Moreover, they were only eating once every two days, and they were truly starving, so hungry that they were practically soulless. They would do anything for a meal. In an instant, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys of Old Wolf Village. Shi Feiyang's actions were intended to create a false impression, making Wu Yun, Wu Dang, Wu Hui, Zhong Renwang, and the others believe that the Xiong Ying heroes had already occupied Old Wolf Village, thus creating a false sense of peace and prosperity.

Shi Feiyang knew that the Gate of Life and Death was the key to Old Wolf Village and the only way for Zhong Renwang and others to enter Old Wolf Village.

He was certain that Wu Yun, this old bandit from the Wolf Village, would be familiar with the traps and mechanisms of the Gate of Life and Death, and would try to lead Zhong Renwang and the others through it.

So, Shi Feiyang used his mysterious lightness skill of "concealing his identity and name" to sneak into the Gate of Life and Death and quietly hide in the shadows.

He thought to himself, "Today, I must make these traps and mechanisms my graves, ridding the martial world of these villains." However, Zhong Renwang was known for his cunning. When he heard that entering Old Wolf Stronghold required passing through the Gate of Life and Death, he immediately became wary.

He thought to himself, although Wu Yun, Wu Dang, Wu Hui and others were familiar with traps and mechanisms, now that Old Wolf Village had been occupied by the Xiong Ying heroes, how could Shi Feiyang and the others not modify their traps and mechanisms? With this in mind, a plan came to his mind.

As the group approached the Gate of Life and Death at Old Wolf Village, Zhong Renwang suddenly clutched his stomach with both hands, his face contorted in pain.

He cried out, "Oh no! My stomach is suddenly hurting terribly. I think I ate something unclean. I need to go to the toilet right away." Ding Hong, Dugu Yan, and Xie Zhichuan, who had been with him for a long time, were all shrewd people. They immediately understood Zhong Renwang's thoughts and pretended to be concerned, saying, "Chief Zhong, you must take care of yourself!"

They helped Zhong Renwang walk towards the woods on the side.

Zaxi Caizhu, the leader of the "Ghost Shadow Sect," was confident in the immense power of his Ghost Shadow Nine Palaces Sword Formation and acted with impunity.

He snorted coldly and said to Wu Dang, "You lead the way. I, the sect leader, want to see what makes this Gate of Life and Death so powerful."

Wu Dang had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead the way.

He carefully led Tashi Tsering and his disciples around paths where they might be hit by a hail of arrows.

Suddenly, a dense rain of arrows shot out like locusts, their cold light flashing and their force terrifying.

Fortunately, Wu Dang was experienced and took a detour in advance, so Zaxi Caizhu and his disciples were unharmed.

Everyone patted their chests in relief and continued on their way.

Inside the Gate of Life and Death, the atmosphere was so heavy that it seemed as if the air itself had frozen.

The wind howled, as if to sweep everything into an endless abyss, while heavy snow fell in a flurry, attempting to conceal the impending bloodshed and cruelty. The two incredibly heavy stone doors, like two towering hills, stood silently, exuding a chilling aura.

With a deafening roar, like a bolt from the blue, the narrow passage resounded, making everyone's ears ring and the world seem to tremble.

In that sudden, unexpected moment, the two stone doors slammed shut with lightning speed. Poor Wu Dang, Zhaxi Caizhu, and their disciples, who had been cautiously moving forward, were mercilessly trapped inside before they could even utter a scream.

Under the immense pressure, their bodies twisted and deformed instantly, turning into a bloody, mangled mess like fragile ants. Blood gushed from the cracks in the stone door, first forming thin streams that slowly slid down the cold surface of the stone door and dripped onto the snow.

In a short while, blood spread across the snow, a deep crimson stain that stood out starkly against the white snow, a gruesome scene that spoke of the fragility and impermanence of life.

And the person who started all of this was Shi Feiyang.

He was currently hiding in the shadows, his aura concealed, as if he had merged with the darkness, making him difficult to detect. Shi Feiyang activated the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" divine skill, his inner strength surging out of his body like a surging tide, rushing towards the two stone doors.

Under the control of his powerful internal energy, the stone gate was able to close so quickly, killing Wu Dang, Zaxi Caizhu, and their disciples in one fell swoop.

Shi Feiyang thought to himself, "These villains have been causing havoc in the martial world for years. Today is their retribution. I will make this Gate of Life and Death their burial ground and rid the martial world of these scourges."

Zha Xidunren, the leader of the "Sword and Blade Masters," originally stood outside the Gate of Life and Death, eagerly awaiting his arrival.

Seeing that Tashi Tsezhu and the others had been inside the Gate of Life and Death for quite some time, yet there was still no sign of movement, a feeling of impatience welled up in his heart.

His brows furrowed, a fierce glint in his eyes, as he angrily shouted at Wu Hui, "Wu Hui, you dog thief, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and lead the way! This sect leader wants to see what kind of tricks are hidden in this Gate of Life and Death!"

Although Wu Hui was terrified, he dared not disobey under Zha Xidunren's coercion and could only cautiously step forward into the Gate of Life and Death. Zha Xidunren waved his hand, leading his disciples closely behind Wu Hui, and stepped into this gate of life and death filled with unknowns and dangers. The group moved forward cautiously, each step extremely slow, as if the ground beneath their feet might crack open at any moment and swallow them whole.

The surrounding air became thick and sticky, making it difficult to breathe.

Inside the Gate of Life and Death, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, as if an invisible gloom was heavily looming over everyone's heads.

After the slight creaking sound, a chilling wind howled from the depths of the passage, carrying a piercing cold that went straight to the heart. Wu Hui was so frightened that his face turned ashen, his legs trembled slightly, and he almost couldn't stand up.

He inwardly groaned; the dangers within this gate of life and death far exceeded his imagination, and every step felt like stepping into the gates of hell.

Zha Xidunren forced himself to remain calm, tightened his grip on his sword, glared angrily at Wu Hui, and said in a low voice, "Wu Hui, if you dare to play any tricks, this sect leader will make sure you die without a burial place!"

Wu Hui hurriedly waved his hand, his voice trembling with tears, and said, "Sect Leader Zha Xi, how could I dare! The mechanisms of this Gate of Life and Death are too strange, and I am also very worried."

The group continued onward, their steps growing heavier with each step.

Suddenly, Wu Hui lost her footing and plummeted downwards.

He cried out in terror, "Oh no! It's a trap!"

Zaxi Dunren reacted extremely quickly, waving his longsword, a cold light flashing on the blade, and instantly piercing the stone wall beside him.

He pulled hard, using the momentum to leap to the side.

At the same time, he quickly reached out with his other hand and grabbed the arm of a disciple next to him. Some of the more timid disciples were already prepared. They bent over, reached out their hands, and suddenly put them on Zhaxi Dunren's shoulders, and left the danger zone with him.

However, some disciples were not so lucky. As Wu Hui fell, a series of shrill screams echoed through the passage.

It turned out that bottomless traps had appeared on the ground at some unknown time. The bottom of the traps was covered with sharp bamboo skewers. Those disciples who fell into the traps were instantly pierced by the bamboo skewers, and blood splattered everywhere. The scene was too gruesome to bear.

Zaxi Dunren stared at the tragic state of his disciples trapped in the pit, his eyes bloodshot with rage.

He turned to look in the direction where Shi Feiyang was hiding, but he didn't actually know where Shi Feiyang was hiding.

However, he still roared, "Shi Feiyang, you villain, you actually set such a vicious trap! Today, even if it costs me my old life, I will tear you to pieces!"

Shi Feiyang, hidden in the shadows, heard Zha Xidunren's roar but felt no emotion.

He knew all too well that these so-called martial arts masters, who had committed all sorts of evil deeds in their daily lives, were now reaping the consequences of their own actions.

So, Shi Feiyang secretly activated his "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" divine skill, continuing to manipulate the mechanisms within the Gate of Life and Death, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to Zha Xidunren and the others. Zha Xidunren, suppressing his grief, led the remaining disciples, carefully bypassing the traps, and continued deeper into the passage.

As they walked, a thick fog suddenly appeared ahead, so dense that they couldn't see their own hands in front of their faces.

Zaxi Dunren was startled, realizing that the fog must hold some hidden secret. He whispered to his disciples, "Be careful, everyone. This fog is strange. Do not get separated." The group formed a tight circle and slowly groped their way forward.

Suddenly, a strange sound came from the mist, like countless venomous snakes slithering about. Immediately afterward, dark figures shot out from the mist, attacking the group. Zaxi Dunren looked closely and saw that they were countless poisoned hidden weapons.

He shouted, "Watch out for hidden weapons!" and then brandished his sword, creating a flurry of flashing blades in an attempt to deflect the attack.

However, the number of hidden weapons was large and their attack was fierce. Despite everyone's best efforts to defend themselves, many disciples were still hit.

Those disciples who were hit by the hidden weapons turned black instantly, collapsed to the ground convulsing, and died shortly afterward.

Zaxi Dunren was both shocked and furious. He knew that if things continued like this, they would be completely wiped out.

He gritted his teeth and shouted to the remaining disciples, "Everyone, follow me and charge out! We can't just sit here and wait to die!"

Having said that, he unleashed his "Dual Sword Kill" technique, drawing both swords and sabers simultaneously, their cold light flashing, as he charged into the depths of the mist.

Seeing this, the disciples also mustered their courage and followed behind Zhaxi Dunren, rushing towards the unknown danger.

Shi Feiyang hid in the shadows of the Gate of Life and Death, his aura concealed, as if he had blended into the eerie environment.

His eyes were like an eagle's, sharply watching the every move of Zha Xidunren and the others in front of him, taking in their struggles and resistance.

Seeing that Zha Xidunren was still able to calmly command the remaining disciples and fight tenaciously amidst successive crises, Shi Feiyang couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration. However, he immediately thought of the evil deeds these people had committed in the martial arts world, and that trace of pity in his heart vanished instantly.

He thought to himself, "Today, I will make these villains pay a heavy price for their deeds and restore peace to the martial world."

Shi Feiyang took a deep breath and mobilized his powerful internal energy, which surged and flowed through his meridians like a rushing river.

With a thought, the mechanism inside the Gate of Life and Death quietly activated.

At this moment, Zhaxi Dunren was leading his few remaining disciples, struggling forward through the fog.

Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound, like the low growl of a giant beast, came from the previously silent passage.

Zaxi Dunren was startled. He looked up and saw the stone wall above the passage slowly opening, revealing a row of dark openings.

Before he could react, countless black iron balls roared out of the hole, hurtling towards the group with a sharp whistling sound.

Zaxi Dunren shouted, "Watch out!" He brandished his sword like a silver flash, trying to block the iron ball's attack.

His disciples also displayed their martial arts skills, some wielding weapons to defend themselves, while others used their lightness skills to dodge.

However, the iron balls were numerous and moved at extremely high speeds, like a torrential downpour of black rain.

One disciple was unable to dodge in time and was struck in the chest by the iron ball. With a "plop," he spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the stone wall and dying instantly.

Another disciple's weapon was struck by the iron ball. With a "crack," the weapon broke instantly. Then, the iron ball struck his head. He collapsed to the ground without even a scream, lifeless.

Zaxi Dunren fought hard to withstand the attacks of the iron ball, sustaining multiple injuries that stained his clothes with blood.

He was both shocked and furious, and roared in the direction where Shi Feiyang was hiding: "Shi Feiyang, you coward, if you have the guts, come out and fight me fair and square, why set up these despicable traps!" In fact, he didn't know where Shi Feiyang was hiding either.

Shi Feiyang listened to Zha Xidunren's curses from the shadows, remaining unmoved.

He continued to channel his inner energy, controlling the mechanism.

Suddenly, countless tiny steel needles shot out from the walls on both sides of the passage.

These steel needles, appearing and disappearing in the mist, are like the scythe of death, reaping the lives of many.

One disciple had just dodged the attack of the iron ball and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath when he was shot in the throat by a steel needle. His eyes widened and he clutched his neck with both hands, trying to stop the bleeding, but it was all in vain. A moment later, he collapsed to the ground, twitched a few times, and then fell still.

Zaxi Dunren brandished his sword and deflected the steel needles aimed at him, but his disciples were unable to withstand the sudden attack. One by one, they were hit and fell down with screams.

As the organization continued to operate, Zhaxi Dunren's disciples dwindled until he was the only one left.

He gazed at the corpses of his disciples around him, his heart filled with unbearable grief and his eyes filled with despair.

He laughed loudly, "Hahahaha, Shi Feiyang, even though I, Zha Xidunren, am dead today, I will haunt you as a ghost!"

Shi Feiyang listened to Zha Xidunren's last words without feeling the slightest bit moved.

He slowly emerged from the shadows, his gaze coldly fixed on Zha Xidunren, and said in a deep voice, "You have committed numerous evils, and today is your retribution. Justice will prevail in the martial world; retribution may be delayed, but it will come soon enough."

After saying that, he activated the mechanism again, and a huge stone slab rose from the ground and smashed towards Zhaxi Dunren.

Zaxi Dunren tried to dodge, but he was already severely injured and powerless. He could only watch helplessly as the stone slab crashed down, engulfing him in a cloud of dust. Inside the Gate of Life and Death, silence returned once more, with only the lingering mist and the corpses on the ground telling the story of the fierce battle that had just taken place.

(End of this chapter)