You've already caught the embroidered ball, and you still say it's not my husband?

On Yellowstone Mountain, the wind whips up sand and stones.

"Get back a bit!"

Shen Jinglian gave Lu Xuan one last instruction, then her brows furrowed, her toes lightly touching the ground, and her figure soared into the air like a startled swan.

One man, one sword, leaps into the bandit stronghold!

"In this battle, victory is the only option; defeat is not an option!"

She reminded herself of this.

Because if they lost, she and Lu Xuan behind her would likely perish here.

Therefore...she must defeat Huang Laosan!

boom!

Shen Jinglian's sixth-grade cultivation power erupted suddenly, and the invisible aura she emitted made a rustling sound, scaring the bandits into scattering and retreating immediately.

The vast majority of them are not even ranked. They can bully unarmed civilians, but if they encounter a real strongman, they can only become cannon fodder. If you don't want to die, get lost!

In the blink of an eye, a large area of ​​the stockade was cleared out for the two mountain kings to duel.

Shen Jinglian used the White Lotus Sword Technique, her movements were agile and her sword moves were elegant. In a few twists and turns, she attacked Huang Laosan's face!

"snort!"

Old Huang snorted coldly, "I just mastered the Broken Mountain Golden Saber a few days ago, and it's proven effective! Today, I'll use you, you stinking woman, as a sacrificial offering!"

He lowered his stance and swung his spiritual energy into the large cleaver in his hand. The blade trembled slightly and emitted a low hum.

He then exerted force with both arms, and the golden knife, accompanied by the sound of wind being cut, slashed down from above!

"Mountain-Shattering Slash!"

A powerful and heavy slash came crashing down on the approaching white figure!

Shen Jinglian remained calm and composed, her body gliding like a lotus flower as she lightly touched the ground with her toes. In her hand, she wielded her long sword, creating a series of delicate sword flowers, the sword shadows layered upon each other, like a white lotus blooming. With her gentle strength, she precisely parried the golden knife!

He even used the momentum to create an arc-shaped sword curtain. His swordsmanship was as agile as flowing water. While dodging left and right, the tip of his sword went straight for Huang Laosan's weakness!

Huang Laosan reacted extremely quickly, retreating swiftly while shouting loudly.

"Sweep away the fallen leaves with a golden knife!"

In an instant, he unleashed several fierce gusts of wind from his broadsword, successfully deflecting Shen Jinglian's attack.

The two of them retreated simultaneously, their breathing becoming disordered!

Clearly, neither of them gained the upper hand in this initial encounter.

They took a breath, drew their swords again, and engaged in a fierce duel!

……

The duel between the two mountain kings was so exciting that the bandits watched with bated breath, occasionally raising their arms and cheering for their king, Huang Laosan.

As for Lu Xuan... they had long since ignored him!

Because Lu Xuan looked like a weak and insignificant person, and he even had a donkey demon guarding him.

Huang Laosan was busy dealing with Shen Jinglian and didn't order the arrest of Lu Xuan. Why should his lackeys go to the trouble of taking risks to care about Lu Xuan?

At most, they should glance at Lu Xuan's direction occasionally, just making sure their king's desired "possession" doesn't sneak away!

On the stockade platform, swords gleamed and weapons hummed.

The two mountain kings had already exchanged thirty blows, and neither could gain the upper hand.

It is difficult to determine a winner in a short time when two people with the same cultivation level and roughly equal strength face off in a head-on confrontation.

After exchanging a single blow, the two retreated dozens of steps.

"You woman are really something, managing to withstand my Broken Mountain Golden Blade. I underestimated you!" Old Huang said, panting and looking somewhat disheveled.

Shen Jinglian's heart was pounding, indicating that she had also expended a considerable amount of energy, and her aura had inevitably weakened somewhat.

She didn't speak, but her delicate eyebrows were already furrowed, and her expression became increasingly solemn.

Her original plan was to go all out and take down Huang Laosan as quickly as possible, which would secure the victory. Then, once her subordinates arrived with a large force, they could wipe out Huangfeng Village in one fell swoop...

but!

Huang Laosan was difficult to deal with. His Broken Mountain Golden Saber was powerful and fierce, and even when she used her agile and graceful White Lotus Sword Technique to the fullest, she could not do anything to him for a while.

But this was, after all, the enemy's stronghold, and Shen Jinglian eventually reached her limit...

If this drags on any longer, the situation will only get worse!

really!

The next moment, Huang Laosan shouted without any hesitation, "Lao Er and Lao San, you two support me from the sidelines and lend me a hand!"

Huang Laosan wasn't the only bandit with martial arts skills in Huangfeng Village; the second and third leaders were also quite capable.

The second-in-command was an ordinary-looking man, a hunter by trade, with an eighth-rank cultivation level. He was skilled in archery, hitting the bullseye every time within a hundred paces!

The third leader was a thin young man with the same eighth-rank cultivation level. He was skilled at throwing stones, and his stones were fast and accurate, capable of breaking a person's ribs and denting their chest!

Normally, these would be nothing more than child's play for Shen Jinglian, who possessed a sixth-grade cultivation level and agile movements, and would not pose a significant threat.

However... it's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark!

She now has to deal with Huang Laosan and also be wary of hidden attacks!

Even if the arrows and stones thrown by the second and third leaders failed to hit her, they would inevitably exacerbate the depletion of her physical and spiritual energy!

If things continue like this... defeat is inevitable!

"mean!"

Shen Jinglian couldn't help but spit at Huang Laosan.

Huang Laosan was not ashamed at all, but rather proud of it, and laughed loudly: "Shen Jinglian, you woman, you say I'm despicable? If I, Huang Laosan, weren't despicable, would I be where I am today? Hahaha."

More than a decade ago, there was a chivalrous swordsman in the martial arts world who was skilled with a golden knife. When he passed through a certain place, he rescued Huang Laosan from a group of bandits. Huang Laosan was impressed by the swordsman's martial arts skills and admired him. He shamelessly begged the swordsman to take him as his disciple.

The swordsman was gradually moved by Huang Laosan's "sincerity" and persistence, and also felt that Huang Laosan had a good talent for swordsmanship. So he took him as his apprentice and taught him all the sword techniques he had created, the Broken Mountain Golden Saber, hoping that Huang Laosan would inherit his mantle and uphold justice in the future.

However, after Huang Laosan completed his training, the first thing he did was betray his master and kill the swordsman in a sneak attack.

Later, he went to Huangshi Town and became a local tyrant!

Huang Laosan doesn't care about morality or face!

In an instant, a stone and an arrow flew from the shadows and shot towards Shen Jinglian.

Shen Jinglian dodged by flipping in the air, but before she could land, a powerful golden knife came slashing down at her face!

She hurriedly used her sword to block in front of her, but was still forced back dozens of steps.

With the help of the two leaders' sneak attack, Huang Laosan gained the upper hand for the first time!

He became even more unrestrained, laughing loudly, "Shen Jinglian, today is your death day, you stinking woman! Hahaha!"

The situation is unfavorable.

Shen Jinglian knew she had to leave!

With her agile movements, she should be able to break through the encirclement if she puts all her strength into it. Lu Xuan is also quite capable, and with Bao Bulu's speed, there is still a good chance of escaping Huangfeng Village.

As long as the green hills remain, there's no fear of running out of firewood!

Retreat first!

She used her swordsmanship with all her might to knock away the hidden arrows and flying stones, forcing Huang Laosan back, and then turned around and retreated!

When she turned around, she saw Lu Xuan riding a donkey towards her.

She was overjoyed.

She thought Lu Xuan had risked his life to come and rescue her!

"At least you have some conscience!" she said, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.

However, Lu Xuan's next words left her completely dumbfounded.

"Miss Shen, you're tired. Leave the rest to me!"

Lu Xuan wasn't there to help her escape; he was there to deal with Huang Laosan and his band of bandits!

"What, are you kidding me?"

Shen Jinglian was completely taken aback, thinking she had misheard...