Gou Zai Wudao Shicheng Dao

The cold mountain wind brushed against my cheeks.

Fang Xia moved like a ghost through the forest, concealing his aura to the extreme.

Take each step lightly, trying to avoid making any noise.

Fang Xia scanned her surroundings, her mind tense to the extreme.

The "Qi Sensing Technique" was activated at full power, and strands of spiritual energy extended in all directions.

The rustling of grass and the crawling of insects within a few feet of him were clearly reflected in his pupils.

For Fang Xia, any slight discord or abnormality could mean a fatal threat.

The image of Zhang Yuan's horrified face before his death flashed through his mind, only to be replaced by a deeper sense of vigilance.

The tragic scene at Black Wind Ridge, and the indifferent or heroic expressions of his fellow disciples as they broke through the encirclement, surfaced in his mind.

"Heishan County... three families, two gangs, and eight martial arts schools... it's truly a place fraught with danger at every turn."

Fang Xia sneered inwardly, but her feet didn't stop moving.

"This Black Mountain may seem peaceful, but in reality, various forces are deeply entrenched. For a little bit of resources, murder, robbery, and framing are commonplace."

The inexplicably appearing beast-attracting incense that could summon the Xuanhuo Wolf demon is a bloody reality!

Thinking of the perilous situation on Black Wind Ridge, Fang Xia dared not relax for a moment.

Who knows if there are even more vicious killing moves hidden in the seemingly peaceful dense forest ahead?

The eight martial arts schools and three families and two gangs in Heishan County have deeply entrenched influences. With Master Ning seriously injured this time, the Sanyang Hall is weakened.

In the future, countless eyes will secretly covet it, waiting to kick it when it's down.

"In this world of martial arts, you either need overwhelming power, or..."

One must learn to be patient, like a venomous snake lurking in the grass, waiting for the right moment to strike and kill, then fleeing far away.

A glint of light flashed in Fang Xia's eyes. He was born with the destiny of "great talents mature late" and had no shortage of patience.

At present, the Montenegrin defense line is the only way out.

..........

After fleeing for twenty miles and getting away from Black Wind Ridge, Fang Xia felt a little relieved.

Just as he was preparing to charge towards the Black Mountain defense line in one fell swoop, the "late bloomer" destiny within his consciousness trembled slightly without warning!

Almost instinctively, Fang Xia immediately focused her mind on her body.

Activate the "Qi Sensing Technique" at full power, introspectively examine yourself, and explore the root cause of the "late bloomer" destiny anomaly.

In an instant, the mysterious and profound power of "avoiding misfortune and seeking good fortune" was activated.

A faint "sensation" came from the northeast.

Neither ominous nor malevolent, it seems more like... a stroke of luck?

Fang Xia kept walking, but her heart was already in turmoil.

Within one's own fortune, the red fortune, representing opportunity, which is predominantly white, has quietly increased by 10%.

This touch of red, though not intense, danced strikingly against the white backdrop.

"An opportunity? In the northeast?"

The saying "Great talent matures late" is a warning sign, indicating a connection to good fortune and the ability to avoid misfortune, even triggering an increase in luck... This is no exaggeration!

Fang Xia frowned slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.

My natural talent is mediocre, and the path of martial arts is inherently difficult. Without a fortuitous encounter, if I cultivate step by step, when will I ever be able to protect myself?

The reason for this current sense of opportunity is unknown, but it is a combination of destiny and supernatural power.

It is precisely because Heaven bestows something and you do not take it that you suffer the consequences!

Risks are inherent; danger lurks at every turn deep within the Black Mountain.

However, the Qi Sensing Technique can detect danger in advance, and the ability to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune is a life-saving reliance.

With my cultivation at the mid-stage of the Stone Skin Realm, as long as I don't encounter a mid-level demon, I should always have a fighting chance.

Moreover, after the battle of Black Wind Ridge, Master Ning was seriously injured, and the Sanyang Hall was in dire straits. The likes of Hongyun Hall are probably already sharpening their knives.

Rather than being at the mercy of others in the future, it's better to seize this opportunity and take a gamble!

Even if it's dangerous, it's better than sitting and waiting to die.

Thinking of this, a resolute glint flashed in Fang Xia's eyes.

Without hesitation, he turned his feet and headed northeast, towards the direction where the opportunity seemed to be drawn to him.

As they went deeper, the air became increasingly hot and scorching.

"This is... the territory of the Xuanhuo Wolf?" Fang Xia's heart skipped a beat.

He instantly realized that the Beast-Attracting Incense had lured away the two high-ranking Xuanhuo Wolf demons.

"Something unusual must be going on..."

A glint flashed in Fang Xia's eyes as he pushed his Qi Sensing Technique to its limit, his Qi and blood becoming as solid as a rock, and his figure completely blended into the shadows.

He crouched low, using the jagged rocks as cover, and carefully crept forward.

After passing through a mountain pass filled with jagged rocks, a deafening roar and crashing sound suddenly filled our ears!

Fang Xia lay prone behind a rock, holding his breath and peering through a crack in the rock.

In the open, red valley ahead, a fierce battle was unfolding.

On one side were five Xuanhuo Wolf demons, their bodies engulfed in crimson flames!

The two leading ones were none other than mid-level Xuanhuo Wolf demons!

Behind them were three smaller, but equally ferocious, lower-ranking Xuanhuo Wolf demons.

Five demonic fire wolves, leading dozens of other demonic fire wolves, were frantically attacking three figures dressed in blue robes with the words "Good Fortune" embroidered on their chests.

"People from Hongyuntang?"

Fang Xia's eyes instantly turned icy cold.

He recognized the clothing; each of the eight major martial arts schools in Heishan County had its own markings.

Sanyang Hall features the Red Sun pattern, while Hongyun Hall features the same pattern as the Sun and Good Fortune!

Looking at the three men, each wielded a massive, powerful axe.

One man wielded a long steel whip, which moved like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, while another man moved swiftly, his palms flashing.

The three worked together seamlessly, and all were experts at the Inner Refinement Heavenly Ladder Realm!

But under the relentless and fearless attacks of the Xuanhuo wolves, they were overwhelmed and in a sorry state.

Fang Xia connected all of this in a flash in her mind.

"The beast-luring incense... lures away the Xuanhuo Wolves... allows them to infiltrate the wolf den... it must be Ye Qianzhong!"

Fang Xia clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.

He instantly understood everything!

No wonder the two top-tier Xuanhuo Wolf demons could "coincidentally" appear!

It was during the time when the Sanyang Hall was exterminating the monsters of "Black Wind Ridge".

All of this is a conspiracy by Hongyuntang!

The goal is to use the demonic beasts to severely damage or even destroy the Sanyang Hall.

Fortunately, during the power reshuffle in Heishan County, they swallowed up Sanyangtang's share!

A chilling killing intent surged in Fang Xia's chest, but he immediately suppressed it.

Now is not the time to act rashly. For someone at the Stone Skin Realm to face off against someone at the Inner Refinement Heavenly Ladder Realm is like throwing an egg against a rock.

Moreover, these three must be Ye Qianzhong's confidants.

Their goal is to take advantage of the wolf den's vulnerability and steal the treasures here!

Judging from their profound skills and martial arts styles, these three are not ordinary disciples; they are very likely Ye Qianzhong's confidants!

"Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes..." Fang Xia's lips curled up slightly, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.

Hongyuntang must have scouted the area beforehand; there are only two high-ranking demons, one mid-ranking demon, and four low-ranking demons here.

The "Beast-Attracting Incense" lured away the two high-ranking Xuanhuo Wolf demons.

Three cultivators at the Inner Refinement Heavenly Ladder Realm are enough to deal with one mid-level demon and four low-level demons.

This lineup is indeed quite solid.

Unfortunately, the intelligence was outdated!

Of those four lower-level demons, one of them, a Xuanhuo Wolf, actually advanced to the next level!

........

In the valley, Ye Qianli, a burly man with a giant axe, roared repeatedly, his axe shadows like mountains, temporarily forcing back a mid-level Xuanhuo Wolf demon.

"Wang Kui! Zhao Yu! These are tricky ideas!"

That beast has gained another mid-level demon! Forget the Mystic Fire Lotus! Retreat!

The man's voice was filled with exasperation, and his eyes were full of frustration.

"Brother Ye! They're biting too hard!"

The martial artist wielding the whip, Wang Kui, looked terrified.

The long whip wrapped around a lower-ranking Xuanhuo wolf that pounced on it, but another demon tore a deep gash in its leg, exposing the bone, leaving it covered in blood.

"We can't leave, Elder!"

On the other side, Zhao Yu, whose figure was elusive, was struck by a whistling wind from his palms, his face deathly pale.

The Xuanhuo Wolf demon beast is notorious for holding grudges.

Invading their nests and expecting to escape unscathed without wiping them out completely?

That's wishful thinking!

The two mid-level Xuanhuo Wolf demons locked their fierce eyes on the three of them, their attacks becoming increasingly frenzied, determined to fight to the death.

A golden opportunity!

Fang Xia's heart skipped a beat.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits!

The fierce battle before his eyes provided him with the perfect cover to infiltrate the wolf's den!

If Hongyuntang is willing to go to such lengths, there must be something good in the place where the Xuanhuo Wolf is entrenched.

With that in mind, Fang Xia no longer hesitated.

He pushed the Qi Sensing Technique to its limit, then clung to the cracks in the rocks, silently making his way into the cave.