Pearl Order [Complete] - 19

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Chapter Twenty-Four: The Burning Stars

"Good sister, just bear with it, it won't hurt in a moment." Ling Junyi lowered his head and kissed her lips, gently biting her tongue. His hands caressed her snow-white, delicate body, while simultaneously kneading her firm, perky breasts. Yu Meiren felt a tingling, numbing sensation in her vagina from Ling Junyi's caresses, her whole body trembling violently. Her vaginal fluids gushed out like a surging hot spring.

Yu Meiren gradually twisted her body, constantly moaning softly, "Mmm... Brother... Brother... Mmm... Don't you want it... Mmm... My vagina is so itchy... Mmm... Itchy... Brother... Will you move..."

"Brother... Brother... Move faster... Mmm... My vagina is so itchy... Mmm... Sister wants it... Mmm... Hurry up and fuck my vagina..." Looking at her expression and listening to her soft moans, Ling Junyi knew she needed it; she was itchy. Ling Junyi pushed harder, inserting the last bit of his treasure. Her vagina was warm and inviting, enveloping his large member beautifully and comfortably.

Ling Junyi kissed her snow-white body passionately, his left hand kneading her bright red nipples, while his right hand wiped away the tears from her eyes. His large member was tightly enveloped by two rosy, slightly elastic mounds of flesh—so beautiful, so comfortable. The inside of her vagina was warm and slippery, the vaginal walls contracting and relaxing, making his large member even more beautiful and comfortable. After a while, Yu Meiren started wriggling her hips, her face as red as an apple.

Ling Junyi quickly asked, "Does it still hurt now?"

Yu Meiren replied in a coquettish voice, "Hmm...no, it's just that my vagina feels so full, and it seems a little itchy inside."

"Good sister, can brother move a little now?"

"Brother, as long as you want to do it, want to insert it into my vagina, I can hold back..." Looking at her wanton appearance, she couldn't resist any longer. So, Ling Junyi began to slowly thrust in and out, little by little. His large penis slowly scraped against the uterine wall. After a while, Yu Meiren couldn't help but cry out, "Mmm... Brother... my pussy is so itchy... so itchy... mmm... I want you... to fuck my pussy hard..."

"Mmm... mmm... oh... brother... oh... my pussy is so beautiful... so comfortable... brother... I'm so beautiful... mmm..."

"My pussy feels so comfortable... so comfortable... oh... I'm so beautiful... oh... brother... your big penis is so good... oh..."

"Brother... oh... I love you... mmm... your big penis is fucking my pussy so well... so good... so beautiful... mmm..." The speed and force of his thrusts increased. Yu Meiren also occasionally pushed her buttocks upwards, cooperating with Ling Junyi's movements. She kept moaning in a seductive voice, "Mmm...good baby...mmm...good brother...my pussy feels so good...oh...so beautiful...mmm..."

"Big baby, you're so good inside...mmm...so comfortable...oh...brother...brother...you're doing it so well...mmm...so beautiful..." Yu Meiren hugged Ling Junyi tightly, calling out like a dream, "Mmm...my pussy feels so good...brother...mmm...sister feels so good...mmm..."

"Big baby brother...you're doing it so well inside my pussy...it feels so good inside my pussy...oh...mmm...so good...so good...mmm..."

"Brother...brother...mmm...hum...sister's pussy feels so good...my pussy is so beautiful...oh...so good...mmm...harder..."

Ling Junyi kept thrusting hard, his big penis like a tiger descending the mountain, unstoppable. Yu Meiren, full of lust, pushed her buttocks upwards, her vaginal fluids flowing incessantly, wetting the sheets below her buttocks. At this moment, Yu Meiren was panting heavily, her eyes filled with boundless lust, her cheeks flushed: "Brother... oh... big darling brother... so good... I feel so good... oh... beautiful... so beautiful..."

"Mmm... mmm... you're so good at it... my little hole... mmm... it feels so good... oh... I feel so good... mmm..."

"Good brother... oh... fuck me harder... mmm... fuck my little hole harder... oh... mmm..." Yu Meiren moaned wildly as she thrust her hips forward. Hearing this moan, Ling Junyi's lust reached its boiling point. He thrust even harder and more forcefully. Yu Meiren was fucked even more wantonly and seductively by Ling Junyi, her hips moving even more forcefully in sync with the thrusting of his penis.

“Oh… big brother… mmm… it feels so good inside me… so good it touches my heart… mmm… I’m so happy… so beautiful… mmm… brother… I love you so much…”

“Fuck my pussy hard… faster… mmm… brother… big brother… mmm… my pussy… is so beautiful… oh… my pussy is so good… mmm…”

“Good brother… I can’t take it anymore… mmm… faster… faster… I feel so good… my pussy… is going to be so happy… mmm… big brother… faster… I can’t take it anymore… faster… faster… brother…” When Ling Junyi heard that she was about to climax, he quickly lifted her buttocks high and hugged her tightly. As soon as his big brother entered her, he began to grind and rotate fiercely.

As Ling Junyi thrust, pushed, twisted, and rubbed her, Yu Meiren cried out even more wildly, "Good...good...brother...so good...good brother...faster...harder...faster...harder...my little hole is going to come...ah...sister...faster...ah...sister is going to come...ah...come...ah...sister is coming..."

Yu Meiren's little hole contracted tightly again and again, gripping Ling Junyi's big treasure with unparalleled pleasure. Thick, hot vaginal fluid shot out from her uterus, hot and scalding. Stimulating Ling Junyi, he felt a tingling sensation, almost coming. Ling Junyi quickly hugged Yu Meiren's buttocks tightly, pressing against her clitoris, rubbing against it again.

"Mmm...mmm...my little hole is so beautiful...my little hole feels so good...oh...brother...sister loves you so much...mmm...it's so great..." Yu Meiren suddenly hugged Ling Junyi's head, kissing his face again and again.

“Tsk…tsk…tsk…”

“Brother…you’re so beautiful inside me…um…brother…your big treasure is so hard…so hot…”

“Good sister, my big treasure hasn’t come yet, it’ll go into your little hole again in a bit.”

“Good brother, I’ll let you go in, let you have some fun.” Ling Junyi pulled his big treasure out, looked down at the bed, it was wet and speckled with red spots. His big treasure was even more red and white, it looked so beautiful. Yu Meiren couldn’t help but blush when she saw it.

“Good sister, in a little while, brother’s treasure will go into your hole again!”

“Brother…you can play with me however you want.” After resting for a while, his big treasure was bulging with veins, and the glans was even redder and bigger.

“Brother, do you want it now?”

“Good sister, do you want it too?”

“Brother, you’re so annoying, if you want it, just say it’s sister who wants it, you’re so annoying!”

“Okay, okay, it’s brother who wants it, let’s change positions, okay?” Ling Junyi turned Yu Meiren’s body to the side. He raised her right leg, put his hands under her armpits and pressed her breasts. This is standard side-lying sex, a position where women easily reach orgasm. Ling Junyi's mouth kissed and licked the back of her neck, his hands kneading her protruding nipples. After a while, his large member inside her vagina gradually felt slippery.

"Mmm...mmm...brother...oh...brother...you really know how...doing it like this...oh...it feels so good...mmm..."

"Good brother...oh...it feels so good to be penetrated...oh...so good...it's killing me...brother...rub Ling's breasts hard...rub them hard...mmm..."

"Such a beautiful little hole... Hmm... Oh... Are you beautiful... Do you feel good... Oh... Brother... Aren't you good at fucking my little hole... Oh..." Indeed, this position is not only pleasurable for the woman, but also for the man. His large penis was beautifully squeezed between her labia, rubbing tightly. Yu Meiren's vaginal fluids flowed like a burst dam, overflowing from her vagina. The waves of pleasure from the friction made Ling Junyi even more frenzied. Yu Meiren also moaned incessantly, her buttocks pressing repeatedly to the right and back. "Sizzle... Slap... Sizzle... Slap..." The sounds of her lower abdomen hitting her buttocks, the thrusting of his penis into her vagina, and Yu Meiren's moans created a beautiful symphony.

“Mmm…mmm…brother…my pussy is so beautiful…I feel so good…mmm…so good…my pussy is so beautiful…so beautiful…”

“Oh…good pussy…oh…good sister…my pussy is so good…oh…my pussy is so tight…so tight that it feels so good…oh…”

“Big brother…mmm…fuck my breasts harder…mmm…so good…mmm…my whole body is so good…mmm…”

“Brother…brother…oh…you really know how to penetrate my pussy…oh…I love you so much…mmm…my pussy feels so good…brother…ah…”

“Oh…my pussy is so happy…mmm…I’m so happy…mmm…I’m so happy…it’s so beautiful…mmm…”

“Big brother…mmm…fuck my pussy harder…mmm…my pussy is so good…mmm…I’m going to die of pleasure…mmm…”

“Ah…brother…brother…I’m going to…ascend to heaven…mmm…I can’t…hold back…mmm…I’m going to…ah…come out…”

“Good sister…oh…wait for brother…oh…brother wants to too…oh…wait for brother…mmm…oh…”

"Brother...Brother...Sister can't take it anymore...Ah...So good...So good...Ah...Ah...So good...Oh...So comfortable...Oh...So comfortable..."

Ling Junyi's precious member trembled wildly as it was drenched by her thick, hot vaginal fluid. A wave of pleasure shot from his spine straight to his brain. As soon as his ejaculation was released, a stream of scalding yang fluid shot deep into the heart of her vagina.

"Ah...Ah...So good...So good...Oh...Brother...Your semen is so hot...It's so hot that it feels so good...Oh..."

"Oh...Huff...Huff...Oh...Huff...Huff..." A relaxed and comfortable feeling instantly brought Ling Junyi unparalleled bliss.

Ling Junyi, satisfied, embraced the equally satisfied Dingxiang and Yu Meiren, kissing them tenderly, and asked, "Are you satisfied with your brother?"

The two women returned the kisses. Yu Meiren said, "Brother, I feel so good."

Dingxiang also said, "Brother, the pleasure you gave me is unforgettable. I want to have a baby for you."

Yu Meiren echoed, "I also want to have children for you, brother."

"Thank you, brother. Good sisters, it's getting late, let's go to sleep." The man and two women embraced and fell asleep...

Several days later, the ship had passed Laoshan Bay, and many islands could be seen along the coast. From morning to noon that day, Taishang appeared from time to time on the third deck, looking north. Everyone knew they were almost there, but no one knew where to land. As evening approached, the setting sun shone, and the coastal land ahead was faintly visible. Taishang then instructed Chahua to inform Yu Gou, the eldest brother, to set the time for midnight that night, taking advantage of the high tide, to sail into Wulei Island Bay. The news spread throughout the ship instantly, and everyone was filled with excitement at the prospect of landing that night. Night fell. On board, dinner was served before dark, and most people would have been asleep by then, but tonight was different! The dining hall on the second deck was brightly lit, though thick black cloths hung over the cabin doors to block out the light. There were originally three square tables arranged in a triangular pattern in the hall. Now, the two lower tables had been removed, making the space much more spacious.

Both sides were already packed with people! On the left, the chief protector, Ling Junyi, led the way, followed by two rows of protectors: Left Protector Leng Chaozong and Right Protector Cai Liang. Next were seven protectors: Gongsun Xiang, Song Desheng, Zhang Nanqiang, Du Qianlin, Luo Gengyun, Ye Kaixian, and Ran Yuchun. The eight protectors were: Ding Qiao, Wan Youwei, Zhu Quanfu, Zhai Tianyou, Zhai Youcheng, Xu Shoucheng, Sun Jianxian, and Kong Pengju. At the right, headed by the chief steward Yulan, stood eleven attendants: Plum Blossom, Lotus, Peach Blossom, Chrysanthemum, Jade Pear, Rose, Crape Myrtle, Hibiscus, Balsam, Jade Stamen, and Poppy, arranged in two rows. Next came nineteen flower maidens in identical, close-fitting attire. Everyone stood solemnly, utterly silent.

A short while later, the cabin curtain was suddenly lifted, and the first to enter was none other than the Empress Dowager. She was still dressed in a black dress, a large pearl adorning her black velvet headdress, and her face veiled in black gauze. This woman was truly mysterious. Behind the Empress Dowager were the gang leader, Peony, and the deputy gang leader, Peony. Following them were two flower-clad maidens, Camellia and Pomegranate, one carrying a ruyi scepter and the other a jade whisk, closely following the three. The Empress Dowager walked to the head of the square table before stopping. The gang leader and deputy gang leader stood to her left and right, with the two maidens standing on either side. The people on both sides bowed in unison, saying, "Your subordinates pay their respects to Your Majesty." Their voices were perfectly synchronized, creating a rather impressive sight.

The Emperor seemed extremely pleased, nodding to everyone and saying, "You may rise." The people on both sides then said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty," before straightening up and remaining respectfully standing. The dining hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The Emperor's two cold, electric eyes slowly swept over everyone as she said, "I have already ordered Gou Lao Da to sail into Wulei Island Bay tonight at a certain time, taking advantage of the high tide, and land at a place called Zetou..." At this point, everyone began to applaud.

After a brief pause in the applause, Taishang continued, "The Zetou where we landed is still several dozen li from Kunyu Mountain, and over a hundred li from Black Dragon Rock, where the Black Dragon Society is based. Therefore, after we land, we must first find a place to stay before assigning tasks to everyone." He paused slightly, then continued, "From Zetou, we'll disembark and travel about five li west to a place called Shishantou. There's a stone temple on the mountain; we'll rest there." He pointed and called out, "Ling Junyi."

Ling Junyi quickly replied, "Your subordinate is here."

Taishang said, "You..." "You may lead the left and right guardians, along with all the guardians and flower protectors, to disembark first after the ship has docked. We will then meet at the Stone God Temple on Stone Hill. However, Stone Hill faces the river to the east and is bordered by a forest to the west. You may consult with the left and right guardians and make arrangements according to the terrain."

Ling Junyi bowed and replied, "Your subordinate obeys."

The Supreme Lord then said, "Yulan may lead Furong, Fengxian, Yurui, Meigui, and Ziwei to accompany Ling Junyi to the Stone God Temple to make arrangements." Yulan and the five attendants bowed and accepted the order.

The Supreme Lord then said, "Meihua, Yuli, Lianhua, Taohua, Juhua, and Yumeiren may lead the flower maidens to accompany me." Meihua, Yumeiren, and the others bowed and agreed. After assigning tasks upon landing, the Supreme Elder said, "It's still early. Everyone go back and pack your belongings. At midnight, act according to my instructions, and do not fail."

Everyone responded with a "Yes," and the Supreme Elder, along with the leader and deputy leader, departed, followed closely by two maids. Once the Supreme Elder was finished, Yulan, along with the attendants and flower girls, filed out. A small commotion immediately arose on the ship as everyone busied themselves packing. Humans, after all, are land animals. These ten-plus days spent on the water in the cabin had left everyone feeling stifled, and everyone longed to reach the shore as soon as possible.

The waning moon was the time of highest tide. Old Master Gou, an experienced helmsman, knew how to utilize the wind and water. With three sails fully drawn by the wind, taking advantage of the rising tide, the ship propelled itself faster than a galloping horse! Before midnight, the ship, propelled by the tide, slowly entered a bay. Immediately, the sound of wheels turning filled the air as the three sails were slowly lowered.

Wulei Island Bay contains many small islands, seemingly submerged by the tide, with only reefs visible. Boss Gou knew the terrain of this area like the back of his hand. With the sails lowered, the ship felt even lighter. Boss Gou steered with one hand; without even looking, the ship darted left and right, weaving among the reefs like a fish in water. After traveling for about the time it takes to eat a meal, the tide rose, and the ship, taking advantage of the current, smoothly and swiftly surged onto the shallows. A rustling sound came from the hull, and then it came to a stop. Without waiting for orders, the sailors immediately turned the winch and dropped anchor. The ship stabilized; needless to say, they had reached the shore. But those standing on the bow looked around; in the darkness, the ship was still surrounded by a vast expanse of water, at least half a mile from land. The sailors quickly launched six small boats. Boss Gou approached and bowed to Ling Junyi, saying, "Chief Envoy, Steward, you may disembark now."

Ling Junyi quickly calculated that each of the six boats could only carry three people, totaling eighteen at a time. He realized that he and his group, including Yulan and the other six, couldn't be transported all at once. He immediately addressed everyone, "Six small boats can only carry a maximum of eighteen people at a time; we must transport them in two batches. My suggestion is that the Steward, the five attendants, Elder Leng, the seven protectors, and I disembark first—that's the first batch. Elder Cai and the eight protectors will be the second batch. Now, the first batch, please disembark."

Cai Liang, the Three-Eyed One, bowed and said, "Your subordinate obeys."

Ling Junyi gestured to Yulan and said, "Please." He then leaped onto the small boat first.

Leng Chaozong, the seven protectors, Yulan, Rose, and the others followed suit. The six speedboats immediately began rowing towards the shore. It took more than half an hour for both groups to reach the shore. Once everyone was accounted for, Ling Junyi and the others were about to discuss with Yulan, Leng Chaozong, and Cai Liang how to proceed since they were unfamiliar with the terrain and it was their first time ashore. Before he could speak, a figure flashed by. Old Man Gou, wearing a tattered felt hat and holding a pipe, approached with a forced bow and a fawning smile, saying, "This old man is here on the orders of the Supreme Lord to guide the Envoy."

Ling Junyi was slightly taken aback, then nodded and smiled, "Excellent! I was just about to discuss the route to Stone Mountain with everyone. Since Old Man Gou has been sent by the

Supreme Lord, please come in." Old Man Gou smiled and said, "You flatter me, Envoy. I am from Muping, a local, so I am familiar with the area." He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, saying, "This old man will guide the Envoy." With that, he led the way. Ling Junyi, Yulan, and the others followed behind him.

Ling Junyi turned back and used telepathy to ask Yulan, "Does the steward know anything about this Boss Gou's background?"

Yulan replied telepathically, "I only know that he is a very good swimmer and is the head of all the sailors on our patrol boats on Poyang Lake. As for his background, I don't know much." She added, "He seems to have been the head of the sailors since I was old enough to understand."

Ling Junyi said, "In that case, he has been following the Supreme Lord for a long time."

Yulan gave a soft "hmm" and suddenly turned her head to ask, "Does the Grand Envoy see something wrong with him?"

Ling Junyi smiled faintly and said, "No, I was just asking casually." As they spoke, they hurried along without stopping.

Ling Junyi suddenly noticed that Boss Gou, who was leading the way, was walking ahead alone, and his pace was surprisingly fast. It should be known that everyone in the group possessed exceptional skills, making them top-tier martial arts masters. Boss Gou, merely a sailor foreman from the Hundred Flowers Gang, led the way, and despite everyone running at full speed, they didn't find him slow at all! This alone demonstrated that his lightness skill was no less than theirs! In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, they had already reached the Stone Mountain.

In the darkness of night, this dark mountain, though not high, was quite majestic, facing the sea to the east, with numerous cliffs and precipices. The Stone God Temple was halfway up the mountain, with smooth stone steps leading the way. Ling Junyi paused briefly at the foot of the mountain before ordering Protector Leng Chaozong to lead Du Qianlin, Ran Yuchun, and four Flower Protectors to be responsible for the eastern riverside area, and Right Protector Cai Liang to lead Luo Gengyun, Ye Kaixian, and four Flower Protectors to be responsible for the western pine forest area. He himself, along with Gongsun Xiang, Song Desheng, Zhang Nanqiang, and Yulan and the others, climbed the mountain. Upon arriving at the Stone God Temple, Boss Gou stopped and bowed, saying, "This old man will knock on the door." He then took the lead, raising his hand to knock three times on the temple gate.

An old woman's voice came from inside, asking, "Who is outside?"

Boss Gou replied, "We're not here to offer incense." This was an irrelevant answer. Ling Junyi found it strange but remained silent.

The old woman continued, "If you're not here to offer incense, then what are you here for?"

Boss Gou said, "The Guanyin of the South Sea wants to see the Stone God." Ling Junyi's heart skipped a beat, thinking, "So they're using a code." He turned to look at Yulan, who seemed equally unaware, glancing up at him. Clearly, even she, as the head of the Hundred Flowers Gang, was unaware of the code Boss Gou had used.

The old woman inside gave an "oh" but still didn't open the door. She asked, "Can you believe what you're saying?"

Old Gou said, "These words were spoken by General Crab of the Crystal Palace, how could they be wrong?"

The old woman inside asked, "Where is he?"

Old Gou laughed through the door, "He's just my humble brother."

The old woman inside whispered, "You are General Crab, please come in and sit down."

The two mountain gates opened quickly, and an old woman with graying temples and a sallow complexion came out. She was slightly taken aback when she saw everyone, and quickly said with a smile, "This place isn't quiet, please come in and have some tea." It was truly bizarre that Old Gou had suddenly become General Crab.

Old Gou laughed, "It's alright, Guanyin Bodhisattva of the South Sea has already arrived, what's there to worry about?"

The old woman said, "Then I must go in and inform the master."

Old Gou said, "That's right, you must hurry and inform the master." The old woman quickly turned around and hurried inside.

Ling Junyi immediately noticed that the old woman was clearly wearing a mask. Seeing her nimble movements as she turned, she didn't seem like an elderly woman at all, which made him even more suspicious. He couldn't help but turn back and ask Old Gou, "Are you very familiar with everyone in this temple?"

Old Gou replied with a forced smile, "We're all locals, so I'm quite familiar with everyone." This was an insincere statement! He continued with a forced smile, "Chief Envoy, Chief Steward, please."

Everyone filed into the mountain gate, passed through the large courtyard, and saw the stone temple, a row of several halls, a rather spacious area. As they were observing, an old nun wearing a gray cloth cap and gray sleeves emerged from behind the hall. She clasped her hands together and said to Elder Gou, "Amitabha! I heard that Elder Gou had arrived. I am late in welcoming you, and I hope you will forgive me."

Elder Gou returned the greeting repeatedly, saying that he dared not accept it, and said with a smile, "It's been many years. How are you, sir? Let me introduce you to two important figures of our gang." He pointed to Ling Junyi and said, "This is our gang's Chief Protector." He then pointed to Yulan and said, "This is our gang's Steward. She was sent by the Supreme Leader to make the arrangements."

The gray-sleeved old nun looked the two over and clasped her hands together, saying, "So it is the Chief Protector and Steward who have arrived. I am sorry for my rudeness." Ling Junyi glanced at her and noticed that the gray-sleeved old nun was also wearing a mask. He felt even more suspicious, but he did not show it at all and returned the greeting with Yulan.

The gray-robed old nun turned to Boss Gou and asked, "I heard that you told Granny Wu that Guanyin Bodhisattva has come in person?"

Boss Gou laughed, "That's right, the Bodhisattva has arrived at Zetou and will probably be here soon! The steward was sent to make preparations." This time, Ling Junyi and Yulan both understood clearly that the "Guanyin Bodhisattva" they were referring to was actually the Supreme Lord.

The gray-robed old nun became very nervous, exclaimed "Ah!", and hurriedly put her palms together towards Yulan, saying, "Stewards, please come with me to see the house first, so that they can clean it properly to welcome our distinguished guests."

Yulan smiled and said, "Master, there's no rush." She then turned to Ling Junyi and said, "Envoy, please sit here comfortably. I'll go in and take a look." Next, she beckoned to Rose and the other five, saying, "Come with me." Ling Junyi took the opportunity to telepathically tell Yulan that he had noticed the old nun in grey sleeves and the old woman who opened the door were both wearing masks, and warned her to be careful.

After Yulan and the others left, only Ling Junyi, Gou Laoda, and Gongsun Xiang remained in the main hall. They sat down on several wooden stools in the hall. Around midnight, the Supreme Elder, accompanied by the gang leader Zhuangdan, the deputy gang leader Shaoyao, and a group of servants and flower girls, arrived at the Stone God Temple. Ling Junyi, Yulan, and the temple's head nun, Grey Sleeves, welcomed the Supreme Elder into the main hall. Suddenly, Grey Sleeves knelt down before the Supreme Elder, tears streaming down her face, repeatedly kowtowing and saying, "This humble servant has finally seen the princess again." The old nun had become a "humble servant," and the Supreme Elder had become a "princess"—these titles stunned everyone. Jin Lingjun thought to himself, "So this old nun is the former maid of the Supreme Princess. I wonder what kind of princess the Supreme Princess is?"

The Supreme Princess smiled kindly and said, "Please get up. It's been almost twenty years since we last met. I have a lot to tell you." As she spoke, she raised her hand, and Camellia and Pomegranate helped the old nun up.

The old nun in grey sleeves wiped away her tears and stood up, saying, "What are your orders, Princess?"

The Supreme One smiled and said, "It's been so many years, stop calling me Princess."

Old Man Gou laughed beside her, "Now we all call you Supreme One, you should have changed your address long ago." The old

nun in grey sleeves respectfully said, "This humble servant obeys."

The Supreme One sat down on a chair at the head of the table and asked, "These past twenty years have been hard for you. I wonder if they have ever come here?"

The old nun in grey sleeves said, "This place is about a hundred miles from Black Dragon Rock. In the first few years, they were somewhat suspicious and came to search several times, even sending people to secretly watch over us. Fortunately, no one recognized this humble servant. In recent years, they have occasionally patrolled the coast and passed by here. This humble servant has always followed your instructions and has not revealed her identity, so we have been safe and sound." Ling Junyi thought to himself, "No wonder she wears a mask."

The Supreme One then asked, "Is there any news from the Yuegu Palace?" The Yuegu Palace is located on the top of Kunlun Mountain, where Bixia Yuanjun, the daughter of the Eastern Peak Emperor, is enshrined, and its incense is extremely prosperous.

The old nun in grey sleeves said, "A few days ago, news came that they had already set off by waterway, with the Flying Dragon Hall Master, Jin Jianrao Sancun, leading the Twelve Constellations to intercept them halfway. They were also gathering experts from various places, preparing for a full-scale battle."

The Supreme Elder coldly smiled and said, "A few days ago, Jin Jianrao Sancun returned defeated. Besides sending a few lackeys, what experts could they possibly gather from various places?"

Ling Junyi was startled again, thinking, "Judging from the Supreme Elder's tone, it seems the Black Dragon Society is also colluding with the government."

The old nun in grey sleeves said, "Supreme Elder, you shouldn't trust them so easily. It is said..." She suddenly stopped speaking, not continuing, having switched to using "secret telepathy." This must have been highly confidential; no one knew what she said.

The Supreme Elder snorted angrily, "Very well, I'll see just how powerful these Tantric masters really are." She continued, "We've been traveling by water, and everyone's a bit unaccustomed to it. I originally planned to rest here for a couple of days before continuing, but since they're prepared, let's catch them off guard!" With that, she slowly swept her gaze across the room and added, "We'll set off at dawn. We still have two more watch nights left, so everyone should take this short time to rest." Having said this, she, along with the gray-robed old nun, the gang leader, and the deputy gang leader, headed towards the rear hall.

Yulan called to the attendants and flower maids, and they all went to rest in the back. In the front hall, except for those sent out on duty, everyone sat on the floor of the Buddha hall, closing their eyes to rest. Before long, it was broad daylight, and everyone lined up in the large courtyard in front of the hall, awaiting the Supreme Elder's orders. Accompanied by the gang leader and deputy leader, the Supreme Elder walked out of the main hall and stood on the steps. His gaze, emerging from his black veil, slowly swept over the crowd before he spoke in a low voice: "Now, we shall set off. Our enemy is the Black Dragon Society. Not only do they have numerous experts, but they are also well-rested and ready. Therefore, we must use surprise tactics to defeat them with fewer troops. I must remind you of one thing: if you encounter anyone from the Black Dragon Society, strike first and kill them without hesitation. If you are even a step too late, it will not be them lying dead in the wilderness, but you." Everyone fell silent. They had traveled thousands of miles to attack the Black Dragon Society, and now the battle was imminent. Everyone felt a surge of excitement.

As soon as Taishang finished speaking, he reached into his wide sleeve and took out a secret letter, calling out, "Peony."

The Hundred Flowers Gang Leader immediately bowed and asked, "What are your orders, Master?"

Taishang said, "You may lead Magnolia, Rose, Crape Myrtle, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Jade Stamen, Left Protector Leng Chaozong, Protector Ran Yuchun, and Ye Kaixian, with Mingyue as your guide, and act according to this letter." After speaking, he handed over the secret letter.

Peony took the letter and bowed, saying, "Disciple obeys."

Taishang waved his hand and said, "You may go." Magnolia, Mingyue, Leng Chaozong, and the others simultaneously responded with "Yes," and followed the Hundred Flowers Gang Leader Peony out of the temple.

Taishang then took out a secret letter from his sleeve and called out, "Peony."

Peony bowed and said, "Disciple is here."

Taishang said, "You may lead Plum Blossom, Peach Blossom, Lotus, Jade Pear, Chrysanthemum, Right Protector Cai Liang, Protector Du Qianlin, and Luo Pinyun, with Mingzhu as your guide, and act according to my letter." After speaking, he handed over the secret letter.

Peony took the letter and bowed, saying, "Disciple obeys."

Taishang waved his hand and said, "You may also go." Plum Blossom, Plum Blossom, and the others, along with Cai Liang, Mingzhu, and the others, simultaneously responded with "Yes," and followed behind Vice Leader Peony out of the temple.

The Grand Elder reached into his sleeve again and took out a third secret letter. He looked up and called out, "Ling Junyi."

Ling Junyi bowed and said, "Your subordinate is here."

The Grand Elder did not immediately hand over the secret letter. His eyes were fixed on Ling Junyi as he slowly said, "Ling Junyi, of the three groups, your group will be the leader. The outcome of the battle between our gang and the Black Dragon Society depends entirely on this. You must do everything in accordance with the letter, without the slightest negligence, understand?"

Ling Junyi said, "Your subordinate will do his utmost."

The Grand Elder said, "Good!" and continued, "You may lead your subordinates and the twenty flower girls led by Yu Meiren, guided by Boss Gou, and act according to my letter. There must be no mistakes." Only after saying this did he hand over the secret letter.

Ling Kanyi took the secret letter, which read: "Arrive at the west side of Linzi before the deadline to open and read." He didn't know where "west of Linzi" was, but with Boss Gou as his guide, he didn't need to ask. He immediately put the letter into his pocket and bowed, saying, "Your subordinate respectfully obeys the decree."

The Supreme Emperor then said, "Yu Meiren, of the twenty flower maids you led, only nineteen remain. Chahua can fill the gap, making it twenty." Chahua was one of the Supreme Emperor's two personal maids.

Yu Meiren bowed and said, "Disciple obeys."

The Supreme Emperor said, "Have them bring out the sedan chair placed in the back, and then you can leave." Yu Meiren responded with "Yes," and led four flower maids towards the back hall. After a short while, four flower maids carried out a black sedan chair. Ling Junyi thought to himself, "This sedan chair is probably for the Empress Dowager."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "It's getting late, you can set off now." She then instructed Liuhua, who was standing beside her, "You may carry the ruyi and follow the sedan chair." Liuhua bowed and replied, "Yes."

Ling Junyi was very surprised. He had thought that the Empress Dowager would definitely ride in this sedan chair, but she had sent out three groups of people, which meant that she had sent everyone away. What about herself? Was she going to stay here alone? Or had she sent everyone away and gone somewhere else? Since the Empress Dowager wanted him to lead the group, he could only obey and naturally could not ask any questions. He bowed to the Empress Dowager and led Gou Laoda, Gongsun Xiang, Song Desheng, Zhang Nanqiang, and eight guardian envoys out of the Stone God Temple first. Yu Meiren followed, leading twenty flower girls, carrying a black sedan chair, with Liuhua holding a white jade ruyi and walking alongside it.

After the group descended the stone hill, Ling Junyi asked Boss Gou, "Boss Gou, the Supreme Lord wants us to reach Linzixi before reaching Yipai. Do you think we can make it in time?"

Old Master Gou said, "Lin Zixi is at the foot of Kunyu Mountain. It's only about fifty li from here. It's only early morning now, so if we walk fast, we can still make it."

Ling Junyi said, "Alright, then please lead the way, Old Master Gou. We need to hurry." The group followed Old Master Gou, quickening their pace and heading northwest.

This area consisted of rolling hills, with rugged paths winding along the foot of the mountains, sometimes requiring wading through water. Therefore, this stretch of road took almost an hour to cover, and they finally arrived at Lin Zixi just before midnight. It was a flat area at the foot of the mountain, with bamboo fences and thatched cottages, a few scattered mountain dwellings. Ling Junyi suddenly had a thought, thinking, "It seems that these mountain villages might be hiding spies for the Black Dragon Society."

With this thought in mind, he immediately reached into his robe, took out a secret letter, opened it, and saw that it read:

"First, since you haven't had breakfast yet, there are provisions in the sedan chair. You can rest here and have a light meal.

Second, head northwest from the forest. You can take out our gang's flag from the sedan chair. Let Flower Girl carry the flag and lead the way, while Pomegranate Flower waits in front of the sedan chair. You should escort the sedan chair from the front and back, and you must try your best to keep your movements secret and not move too fast. This is especially important; you must make the enemy think that you plan to take action after nightfall.

You can discuss your journey with Boss Gou. Third, at dusk, when you arrive at Huanglong Rock, there is a flat area in front of the rock. They will definitely ambush you here. You can have Yu Meiren stop the sedan chair there.

Fourth, if you encounter the Twelve Constellations of the Flying Dragon Hall... " "The flower maiden can deal with it.

Fifth, if there is a red-robed Tibetan monk among the enemies, do not fight him. Let him approach the sedan chair. If there is no red-robed Tibetan monk, you must protect the sedan chair. Only after you have rushed into Huanglong Rock can you throw the sedan chair into the Huanglong Cave bandit's den.

Sixth, another letter is attached. You must wait until you have destroyed Huanglong Hall before you can open and read it."

After reading the secret letter, Ling Junyi turned to Gou Laoda and asked, "How much further is it from here to Huanglong Rock?"

Gou Laoda said, "More than fifty li, less than sixty li."

More than fifty li is a journey that would take from morning to evening. No wonder the Supreme Lord specifically instructed that "the movement should not be too fast." Ling Junyi understood that although his group was the main force attacking Huanglong Rock, it was also a feint! The Supreme Lord told them that "the movement should not be too fast" and ordered the flower maiden to lead the way with the flag. This was clearly a deliberate attempt to attract the enemy's attention. Furthermore, the two groups led by the gang leader Peony and the deputy gang leader Peony were the ones who launched the surprise attack; they were likely targeting the Azure Dragon Hall and the Flying Dragon Hall. This suggests that the Supreme Elder has other secrets he doesn't want them to know. What puzzles him most is the Flying Dragon Hall's "Twelve Constellations," whose bodies are impervious to swords and hidden weapons—why send Flower Maiden to deal with them? How did she know there would be a red-robed Tibetan monk among them? Why, if they encountered a red-robed Tibetan monk, did she allow him to approach the sedan chair? If they didn't encounter a red-robed Tibetan monk, why was she required to protect the sedan chair?

He pondered for a moment, still unable to grasp the reasoning, and casually put away the invitation. He then addressed everyone, "The Supreme Lord wants us to rest here. We've traveled fifty li this morning and haven't eaten anything. We've prepared some dry rations in the sedan chair. We can find a place to rest, eat, and then continue our journey."

Old Master Gou said, "Sir, shouldn't we find a more secluded place to rest?"

Ling Junyi nodded, "Alright."

Old Master Gou smiled obsequiously, "Then please follow me, Sir."

He knew the area very well and led everyone around the foot of a mountain. Here, nestled among the hills, facing a large stream and backed by dense forest, with a lush green meadow in the middle, a perfect spot for everyone to sit and rest. The sedan chair stopped in the middle of the meadow, and the group split into men and women and sat down in a circle. Yu Meiren instructed the maid to take out the dry rations from the sedan chair and distribute them to everyone. Fortunately, it was only fifty li to Huanglongyan. The Supreme Elder had instructed in the secret letter that they should not rush along the way, as long as they arrived by dusk, there was plenty of time. After everyone had eaten their provisions, Ling Junyi asked Yu Meiren to sit down with them, took out the Supreme Elder's secret letter, and circulated it among everyone.

Yu Meiren stood up, walked to the front of the sedan chair, lifted the curtain, and sure enough, there was a stack of folded flags under the seat. She then ordered the flower maids to go up the mountain and cut many bamboo poles to attach the flags. These flags were not only brightly colored, but also exquisitely embroidered. Some were rectangular, with the three large characters "Baihua Gang" written on them. Some were triangular, with a large "Hua" character embroidered on them. There were also long banners with black characters on a white background, which read "Sweep away the Black Dragon Society" and "Eliminate the scum of the martial arts world." Once hung on the bamboo poles, the flags were truly bright and had a different kind of imposing presence. No wonder that armies used many banners in ancient times. Ling Junyi walked to Yu Meiren's side and asked, "Miss, do you know how to proceed along the way?"

Yu Meiren smiled brightly and said, "The Grand Envoy is testing me. The Supreme Emperor's secret letter requires the flower maidens to lead the way with flags, but their whereabouts must be kept as secret as possible. I think the Supreme Emperor means that they must both carry the flags and conceal their movements. So, the only option is to order them to roll up the flags and proceed in silence. I wonder if the Grand Envoy agrees?" Her bright, pretty eyes stared at Ling Junyi, flashing with an unusual light. Although she and Ling Junyi had already developed a very close relationship, she still couldn't reveal it in front of others.

Ling Junyi nodded and said, "Miss, you are very clever and guessed it right away. I think that's exactly what the Supreme Emperor meant."

Yu Meiren said, "I am honored to be assigned to the Grand Envoy's side. Naturally, I will follow the Grand Envoy's instructions."

Ling Junyi said, "Miss, you flatter us. Let's just do as you say."

After resting for a while, they set off again, with Gou Laoda leading the way. This time, the group was organized and appeared quite orderly. At the head were the guide, Boss Gou, followed by the chief protectors Ling Junyi, Gongsun Xiang, Song Desheng, and Zhang Nanqiang, and then twenty flower girls carrying flags. These flags, as instructed by Yu Meiren, were meant to conceal their presence; some were rolled up, others only half-revealed, but anyone could immediately tell they were from the Hundred Flowers Gang.

Behind the twenty flower girls was their leader, Yu Meiren, followed by Liu Hua, who carried a ruyi scepter, then the sedan chair, and behind it were eight protectors dressed in tight-fitting gray-blue outfits. The group's formation was quite elite; anyone who saw the black sedan chair would assume it belonged to the Hundred Flowers Gang's leader. Who knew it was an empty sedan chair? But this sedan chair was not light; it was a deliberate feint, a bluff!

Led by Boss Gou, the group sometimes abandoned the main road, choosing instead to travel along secluded paths. Sometimes they would hide in the forest, deliberately creating secrecy. In fact, their movements had already been discovered by the Black Dragon Society's spies in Linzixi, who had sent messages via carrier pigeon. Furthermore, they were being secretly followed, with reports sent out at any time. Therefore, the Black Dragon Society knew their every move, but Ling Junyi's purpose in leading this group was precisely to ensure the Black Dragon Society knew everything about them.

As evening fell, following the instructions of the Supreme Elder, the group entered the back mountain, but their movements remained concealed. They would likely wait until after dark to launch their attack on Huanglong Rock. As darkness gradually fell, Ling Junyi's large group, led by Boss Gou, successfully arrived at a grassy area in front of Huanglong Rock. This was the location designated by the Supreme Elder; once there, there was no need to hide anymore. The flower girls, carrying the banner of the Hundred Flowers Gang, marched in a grand procession to the foot of the rock, occupied the grassy area, and stopped their sedan chairs.

Strangely, from the front to the back of the mountain, they encountered not a single enemy. The elite troops of the Hundred Flowers Gang moved as if they were in an empty field. Ling Junyi knew that the more composed the enemy was, the more meticulous their preparations were. They were just waiting for them to walk right into their trap, so he ordered everyone to be extremely careful. Eight guardians and twenty flower maidens, all with their weapons drawn, formed a battle formation in the center of the lawn. A black sedan chair was parked in the middle, its curtains lowered, with Liuhua holding a jade ruyi, standing in front of it. There were quite a few people, but each one was as nimble as the wind, their feet barely stirring up any dust, and the silence was absolute. The Hundred Flowers Gang's flags were already planted around the lawn, fluttering in the evening breeze, creating a truly imposing and awe-inspiring atmosphere!

Four flower maidens, acting as stewards, took out dry rations and distributed them to everyone. A fierce, life-or-death battle was imminent after nightfall, and they needed to fill their stomachs to have the strength. But just as everyone sat down to rest, a signal cannon suddenly sounded from the path they had come from. A group of figures emerged from behind a large rock, blocking their way back. Leading them was a gaunt old man in blue robes, his left eye blind. Behind him stood a row of nine people, their bodies and heads shrouded in darkness, only their piercing eyes visible. These were the "Twelve Constellations," clad in specially made leather armor, impervious to swords and blades! However, three of the Twelve Constellations had died in the battle at Niuluo Mountain, leaving only nine; and among these nine, two had lost an arm.

Ling Junyi coldly laughed, "So these are the people I've been looking for. They're all my defeated foes, fallen souls beneath my sword. Why isn't Jin Jianjian Rao Sancun here? Are you scared out of your wits?" The

one-eyed old man's single eye gleamed coldly as he stared at Ling Junyi, coldly saying, "So young, yet so arrogant. Are you Ling Junyi, the chief protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang?" Ling Junyi

arrogantly replied, "Indeed, you should reveal your identity."

The one-eyed old man sneered, "Truly ignorant! Haven't you even heard of me?"

Ling Junyi laughed heartily, "There are too many heretical sects and scoundrels in the martial world. How could I possibly recognize such people?"

The one-eyed old man's face darkened, and he angrily snorted, "Ignorant brat, I'll..." "I'll show you how powerful he is."

Boss Gou stood behind Ling Junyi and whispered, "He is Qiu Ying, known as the Sky-Turning Eagle, one of the thirty-six generals of the Black Dragon Society in the past..." The

Sky-Turning Eagle Qiu Ying's single eye flashed with a cold light as he stared at Boss Gou and laughed loudly, "You are General Gou, haha, no wonder you knew my background so quickly." Boss

Gou cupped his hands and said, "It is indeed me, General Qiu

, please." Ling Junyi secretly thought, "Oh, so Boss Gou was also one of the thirty-six generals of the Black Dragon Society." Just as he was pondering, a signal cannon sounded from the eastern mountain path, and then two pairs of men in black walked out from the forest path! These four men, like bailiffs, slowly walked out of the woods and stood on either side in front of the forest, like clay sculptures, their hands hanging down, not taking another step, just standing there with deathly blank faces.

Then, two red lanterns appeared on the forest path. Two young women in green robes carried palace lanterns as they approached. The lanterns bore the four vermilion characters "Imperial Patrol." Next, a small black sedan chair appeared, carried by two burly men in black. It flew in, reaching the edge of the forest in the blink of an eye and stopping at the crossroads. The two young women in green immediately stood guard on either side of the sedan chair, each carrying a palace lantern. Four black-clad servants also approached the sedan chair, lining up on either side like the wings of a goose. Ling Junyi thought to himself, "The Supreme One is indeed a master strategist. The Black Dragon Society lured the enemy deep into their territory, choosing this place to strike. Who knew they would fall into the Supreme One's trap?"

He realized that the Black Dragon Society's ambush here was clearly unaware that the Hundred Flowers Gang leader, Peony, and his deputy, Peony, had received a secret letter from the Supreme One and were launching a two-pronged surprise attack! The Supreme One was right. Of the three groups, his own was the main force. It seemed the Black Dragon Society still thought the Supreme One was in the sedan chair, hence their heavy deployment to intercept him. His mind raced, and he secretly winked at Yu Meiren, signaling her to act according to the Supreme One's secret letter. She would lead the flower maidens to deal with the "Twelve Constellations" of the Flying Dragon Hall. Yu Meiren nodded in understanding and turned to wave to the flower maidens. Upon receiving the order, the twenty flower maidens immediately flipped their wrists in unison, drawing a pair of embroidered phoenix knives from their waists, lining up facing west. Although Ling Junyi didn't know how the flower maidens would deal with the "Twelve Constellations" of the Flying Dragon Hall, he figured the Supreme One had already anticipated the Black Dragon Society's ambush and designated the flower maidens to deal with the impervious "Twelve Constellations," so she must have a plan.

The western group was entrusted to Yu Meiren; this was according to the Supreme One's instructions, so he no longer needed to worry about it. As for the group on the eastern mountain path, although their numbers were small, he was familiar with the black sedan chair; it was undoubtedly the Bewitching Fairy. This woman was skilled in using bewitching drugs, and it seemed that only he, possessing the "Clear Mind Pill" from the Wen family of Lingnan, was immune to them. He had to take action himself. As these thoughts raced through his mind, he unconsciously turned around, one hand on his sword hilt, his starry eyes rising, and he laughed heartily, saying, "Is it the Bewitching Fairy who has come? We didn't expect to meet here again."

A woman's voice came from inside the black sedan chair, saying, "I am not the Bewitching Fairy." Hearing

the accent from inside the sedan chair, Ling Junyi was indeed not the Bewitching Fairy, and he was slightly taken aback. He asked, "If you are not the Bewitching Fairy, why are you coming under her name?"

The person inside the sedan chair coldly replied, "Why would I need to use her name?" As she spoke, she ordered, "Chunhua, Qiuyue, lift the sedan curtains." The two young girls in green standing in front of the sedan chair giggled, their jade wrists lightly extending, and lifted the sedan curtains on the left and right. This time, Ling Junyi could see clearly.

Sitting upright in the sedan chair was an old woman in a blue cloth dress. She had a fair complexion, slightly gray hair, and eyes that flashed like lightning. She was indeed not the Black-Clad Rakshasa! The old woman smiled slightly and said, "Young man, do you know the Bewitching Fairy?"

Ling Junyi, dressed in a flowing blue robe, nodded slightly and said, "I have met the Bewitching Fairy twice."

"Very good." The woman in green gave him a deep look and asked, "What is your name?"

Ling Junyi replied, "My name is Ling Junyi."

The woman in green seemed slightly taken aback, then looked him over again and said, "So you are the chief protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang."

Ling Junyi replied, "That is indeed me."

The woman in green said, "Alright, tonight our main enemy is the Supreme Elder of the Hundred Flowers Gang. I will let you go, as long as you don't flee to my side, I won't make things difficult for you."

Ling Junyi's sword-like eyebrows arched slightly, and he laughed heartily, "I thank you for your kindness, Madam. I also have something to say; it's hard to predict who will win tonight's battle, but as long as Madam retreats along the original route, I can also let you go and won't make things difficult for you."

Chunhua and Qiuyue in front of the sedan chair both frowned and scolded, "You dare to speak to Fairy Liu like that? Then we'll take you down first!" Fairy Liu! It turned out that the woman in green in the sedan chair was the famous Thousand-Hand Guanyin Fairy Liu.

Boss Gou's eyes were sharp. Seeing the two raise their hands and point, a flash of golden light appeared. He hurriedly shouted, "Chief, be careful of her hidden weapon!" But it was too late! Amidst Chunhua and Qiuyue's shouts, two golden needles, silent and swift as lightning, struck Ling Junyi's shoulders, one on each side.

Ling Junyi stood gracefully, unmoving, letting the two needles remain embedded in his shoulders. He smiled slightly at Chunhua and Qiuyue, saying, "If you two ladies can subdue me with just two golden needles, then I wouldn't need to be the Chief Protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang." As soon as he finished speaking, the two golden needles slid off his shoulders on their own.

Chunhua and Qiuyue were utterly horrified. Qiu Yue sneered, "What are you so arrogant about? Hmph, try again if you don't believe me..."

Liu Xianzi said slowly, "Qiu Yue, you're not allowed to attack again. He has mastered protective qi; you can't hurt him." She then turned to Ling Junyi and said, "You're so young, yet you've mastered protective qi; it's truly remarkable. You must have heard your master mention the Thousand-Hand Guanyin of Jiuxianyang, right? Protective qi can only defend against ordinary hidden weapons. Against my 'Sun God Needle,' it's useless."

Ling Junyi's heart skipped a beat. He had indeed heard his master mention Liu Xianzi, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin who lived in seclusion in Jiuxianyang, whose hidden weapons were unparalleled in the martial world, especially her "Sun God Needle," which specifically countered qigong and was the only nemesis of martial artists. He never imagined that the woman in green in the sedan chair would be Liu Xianzi, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin of Jiuxianyang! Even more unexpected was that Liu Xianzi, the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, who had been famous for so many years, would willingly collude with traitors and the Black Dragon Society! Ling Junyi smiled and said, "I have indeed heard my master mention the name of Fairy Liu, but if Fairy Liu believes that the 'Sun God Needle' can break through my protective true energy, then I might as well give it a try."

Chunhua retorted angrily, "Master, if this person isn't taught a lesson, how can you expect Master's 'Sun God Needle' to break through his protective true energy!"

Fairy Liu smiled and said, "Young man, once your true energy is broken, all your martial arts will be gone. You can't be reckless in this matter. Remember, I'll say it again: as long as you don't run towards me later, I won't make things difficult for you."

Just then, the third cannon shot rang out! Eight lanterns were simultaneously lit on the towering cliff, illuminating the entire Huanglong Rock as if it were daytime. Below Huanglong Rock, a group of people slowly emerged from a large cave. Leading them was an old man in a black robe, with a red face, thick eyebrows, and a sparse, white beard. He carried a long sword with yellow tassels on his shoulder, his eyes gleaming as he strode forward. Ling Junyi had seen this man before in the Hundred Flowers Gang; he was none other than Hao Feipeng, the leader of the Huanglong Hall. Behind him were two other old men. One wore coarse cloth, was short, and had an unusually long, horse-like face, giving him a strange appearance. The other was a thin, pointed-faced old man, his face as white as paper, his eyes narrow and slit-like, seemingly half-open, a deadpan expression—clearly a member of an unorthodox sect. Following them were four men dressed in black, carrying long, narrow swords; they were at least Huanglong Hall patrol leaders.

Ling Junyi assessed the current situation. The enemy had deployed three groups: two from the east and two from the west, aiming to cut off his retreat. Naturally, the group from the Yellow Dragon Hall on the front was the main force. The nine "Twelve Constellations" led by Qiu Ying, the "Sky-Turning Eagle," on the west side, were under close guard with twenty flower maidens led by Yu Meiren—an instruction given by the Supreme Lord in a secret letter. He also needed to prepare for the other two groups. He secretly instructed Gongsun Xiang, along with four flower protectors, to closely monitor and guard against the group led by Liu Xianzi, the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, on the east side. He also assigned four more flower protectors, led by Ding Qiao, to guard the sedan chair, while he, Gou Laoda, Song Desheng, and Zhang Nanqiang would be in the center to deal with the enemy from the Yellow Dragon Hall on the front. In terms of strength, this arrangement was truly a case of the weak fighting against the three enemy groups, far inferior, but given the circumstances, this was the only option.

Huanglong Hall Master's eyes gleamed as he surveyed the Hundred Flowers Gang members, who were blocked on the lawn. A cold smile flickered across his face. He stopped about two zhang away and said in a loud voice, "Who is Ling Junyi, the Chief Protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang?"

Ling Junyi stepped forward slowly and said, "I am Ling Junyi. What brings you here, Hall Master Hao?"

Hao Feipeng's tiger-like eyes flashed with a cold light as he sneered, "You are the Chief Protector?" He recognized Ling Junyi because he had seen him sitting with the Hundred Flowers Gang leader in the Hundred Flowers Gang's backyard.

Ling Junyi said, "That's right."

Hao Feipeng asked, "Has your Supreme Elder also come?"

Ling Junyi replied, "Yes."

Hao Feipeng asked, "She's hiding in the sedan chair, why isn't she coming out?"

Ling Junyi asked, "Shouldn't your esteemed leader also be here?"

Hao Feipeng said, "With such a small entourage, why would your leader need to come in person!"

Ling Junyi smiled faintly and said, "Since your esteemed leader hasn't come, my Supreme Elder naturally doesn't need to see you either."

Hao Feipeng laughed loudly, "She's already in my grasp, I don't believe she can hide in the sedan chair for long."

Ling Junyi said, "That's hard to say."

Hao Feipeng asked, "Do you think you can leave this place alive?"

Ling Junyi smiled arrogantly and said, "That's not necessarily true. As the ancients said, 'The good don't come, and those who come are not good.'" "If the Flower Gang were so easily defeated, they wouldn't need to come to Kunjian Mountain."

Hao Feipeng's expression changed slightly. He stroked his long beard, glanced at Ling Junyi, and said, "But judging from the current situation, you are deep in enemy territory, surrounded on three sides, and are clearly at a disadvantage. This is an indisputable fact, and you should be able to see that."

Ling Junyi said, "I think the outcome is still uncertain."

Hao Feipeng chuckled, his face gradually turning angry, and said in a deep voice, "I've heard that you are a disciple of Master Rulai Butong."

Ling Junyi said, "That's right."

Hao Feipeng said, "The leader, out of respect for your master Rulai Butong, doesn't want to damage the harmony and asked me to advise you, brother, that the feud between the Black Dragon Society and the Hundred Flowers Gang has nothing to do with you." There's no need to get involved in this mess. Especially with your skills, brother, you have a bright future ahead of you. If you're willing to join the Black Dragon Society, the leader can also give you the title of Chief Protector.”

Ling Junyi smiled and said, “I appreciate your kindness, leader.”

Du Feipeng asked, “Brother, are you unwilling to accept this position?”

Ling Junyi replied, “I am the Chief Protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang. I can't be fickle and surrender based on a few words from you, Hall Master Hao. Even if I advised you to join the Hundred Flowers Gang, would you do that?”

Hao Feipeng nodded and said, “The leader's intention is that if you are unwilling to accept this position, brother, you should withdraw in time and not be used by the Hundred Flowers Gang. As long as you nod your head, I will immediately send someone to escort you out of the mountains. What do you say, brother?”

Ling Junyi… Ling Junyi smiled and said, "If my sect's leader also wants to persuade you, Hall Master Hao, that you are unwilling to join the Hundred Flowers Gang, he hopes you will withdraw in time, so what can Hall Master Hao do?"

Hao Feipeng's expression changed and he said, "So you're not agreeing?"

Ling Junyi smiled calmly and said, "Hall Master Hao and I are in the same boat; we each serve our own masters."

Hao Feipeng snorted angrily, "Ling Junyi, if you miss tonight, you'll ruin your future."

Ling Junyi said, "I don't see how I'll ruin my future?"

Hao Feipeng said, "Let me put it more clearly: the Hundred Flowers Gang uses women to bewitch people in the martial arts world, plotting wickedness. It's just a rebellious gang. Now you should understand, right?" The word "rebellious" was attached to the Hundred Flowers Gang, and a cloud of doubt rose in Ling Junyi's heart! He remembered a saying from the Supreme Elder: "Besides bringing in a few henchmen, what kind of experts can they possibly gather from all over the country?" He had thought the Hundred Flowers Gang and the Black Dragon Society were just grudges among江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world), but judging from Hao Feipeng's tone, their conflict was indeed connected to the government.

Boss Gou stood behind Ling Junyi. Previously, he had only listened to their conversation without speaking. Of course, as a guide, he had no right to interrupt the chief envoy. Besides, Ling Junyi remained unmoved by Hao Feipeng's threats and inducements, so there was no need for him to interject. But now it was different! 江湖 (jianghu, the martial arts world), despite their lives filled with danger and life of risking their lives, no one wanted to bear the stigma of "treason" when the government was involved. Seeing Ling Junyi suddenly fall silent, he assumed he was intimidated by Hao Feipeng's word "traitor." At this point, disregarding his role as a mere guide, he shouted, "Hao Feipeng, you betrayed us, surrendered to the enemy, and even though you've become a mere hall master, what future do you have?"

Hao Feipeng's eyes widened, and he coldly retorted, "You are Gou Weiyi! Haha, the leader is looking for a bunch of traitors like you, and you've delivered yourself to his doorstep! This is like choosing the path to hell when there's no way to go to heaven!

" He chuckled, "Since I dared to come, why would I care about you lackeys who recognize a thief as their father? Do you see the banner we're flying? We're here to wipe out the Black Dragon Society and eliminate the scum of the martial world..."

Hao Feipeng's face was flushed red, filled with murderous intent, and he roared, "Ignorant traitors, you're about to die, yet you still dare to bark?"

The thin-faced old man standing on the right coldly said, "Hall Master Hao, this old man has something to ask this young man surnamed Ling."

Hao Feipeng quickly smiled obsequiously, "Please ask, Elder." With that, he took a step back.

The thin-faced old man slightly opened his eyes, a cold glint shooting from between them, and looked at Ling Junyi, saying, "Young man, I have something to ask you, and you must answer it properly."

Seeing Hao Feipeng's respectful attitude, Ling Junyi knew the two old men's status was probably even higher than Hao Feipeng's, and arrogantly replied, "That depends on what you ask."

The thin-faced old man said, "I am Dugu Sou. I've heard your master mention me, haven't I?"

Ling Junyi thought to himself, "Indeed, a troublesome old fellow." He smiled calmly, "Brother, what do you have to say?"

Dugu Sou's face showed slight displeasure, and he said, "I've met your master several times. You're so young, yet you dare to call me brother?"

Ling Junyi laughed heartily, "My master told me he had no friends, therefore, I have no seniors. In the martial world, I never consider myself a junior. Calling you brother is perfectly in accordance with the principle that all men are brothers. What's wrong with that?"

Dugu Sou smiled slightly and said, "Like master, like disciple. Young man, someone who speaks so arrogantly should at least have some real skills."

Ling Junyi said, "Brother, do you wish to test my skills?"

Dugu Sou said, "I have something to ask you now."

Ling Junyi said, "Please speak."

Dugu Sou said, "Two of my disciples died at the hands of the Hundred Flowers Gang. As the Chief Protector of the Flowers, you naturally know who killed them."

Ling Junyi said, "Who were your disciples?"

Dugu Sou said, "My two disciples were named Bai Qihan and Qin Deguang."

Ling Junyi was secretly taken aback. Bai Qihan used the "Mysterious Ice Palm," and Qin Deguang practiced the "Frosty Silk Technique." These two were actually fellow disciples. It seemed that Dugu Fei was also skilled in Yin-cold techniques. He nodded and said, "I naturally know about your disciple's death."

Dugu Sou said sternly, "Tell me, who killed them?"

Ling Junyi thought to himself, "That's it. Hao Feipeng led Lan Hao and Bai Qihan into the Hundred Flowers Gang, but barely escaped with his life. He naturally wouldn't reveal the truth." His gaze sharpened, and he slowly said, "Your disciple, Bai Qihan, attacked the Hua Family Manor but refused to be captured. He committed suicide by sword. Hall Master Hao was also present. You can ask Hall Master Hao if you don't believe me."

Dugu Sou said, "Hall Master Hao, is that so?"

Hao Feipeng said, "That's right, but Brother Bai committed suicide. This debt must be settled with the Hundred Flowers Gang."

Dugu Sou nodded and said, "That makes sense. Hmm, where is Qin Deguang?"

Ling Junyi said, "Qin Deguang is hiding..." "I infiltrated the Hundred Flowers Gang as a protector, but I was exposed at Niu Zhufan. However, we were surrounded by Rao Sancun, the leader of the Flying Dragon Hall, and his Twelve Constellations. Rao Sancun believed I had leaked Black Dragon Society secrets and killed me with a poisoned weapon to silence me..."

Dugu Sou angrily said, "Are you saying that Qin Deguang wasn't killed by you either?"

Ling Junyi raised an eyebrow and laughed loudly, "Hall Master Hao just said that this debt is naturally all on the Hundred Flowers Gang's head."

Dugu Sou's originally thin, white face gradually became shrouded in a dark aura, and he said sharply, "Tell me, who should I settle accounts with?" Although he asked who he should settle accounts with, he actually raised his hands to his chest, his two cold, piercing eyes already fixed on Ling Junyi, clearly intending to attack!

Old Lady Gou whispered, "Chief, be careful!" Standing behind Ling Junyi, Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang involuntarily placed their hands on their sword hilts, on high alert.

Ling Junyi remained calm and unguarded, smiling as he said, "Since we've met here, it's fine if you want to find me."

Dugu Sou snorted, "Very well."

Then the horse-faced old man on the left called out, "Dugu Sou, wait! I also want to ask him who killed my disciple!" He continued, "And who killed Lan Hao, the disciple of the man surnamed Ling?"

Ling Junyi replied, "I've already said it. Since we've met, whatever grudges you two have, settle them all with me." The horse-faced old man sneered, "Boy, what a boastful

tone! Can you handle it?"

With a flourish of confidence, he declared, "If I couldn't accept this, how could I possibly serve as the chief protector of the Hundred Flowers Gang?"

Dugu Sou replied, "You're quite bold for your young age. However, since your Hundred Flowers Gang's matriarch has arrived, it's only right that we two seek her out."

Ling Junyi laughed heartily, "It's not difficult for you two to see the matriarch, but you'll first have to get past me."

The horse-faced old man snorted, "Boy, you're courting death."

Ling Junyi said, "The outcome is still uncertain; how do you know I'm the one courting death?"

The horse-faced old man said, word by word, "I am Tian Youfu, have you heard of me?" With that, he took a step forward. Tian Youfu, known as the Blue Fiend, was a name Ling Junyi had long heard of; his reputation was no less than that of the Ice God Dugu Li. These two top-tier masters from unorthodox sects truly formed their own faction in the martial world, their fame resounding throughout the land. Many righteous sects were unwilling to antagonize them.

Seeing Tian Youfu approaching Ling Junyi, Dugu Li immediately called out, "Brother Tian, wait! This young man should be dealt with by me."

Tian Youfu, the Blue Fiend, pulled a long face and coldly said, "What's wrong with that? He took the blame for killing my disciple; shouldn't I be looking for him?"

Dugu Li said unhappily, "At least I said so beforehand."

Ling Junyi laughed loudly, "You two don't need to argue. I'm too busy. If you want to settle scores with me, come at me together!" In the time it took him to say these two sentences, Tian Youfu, the Blue Fiend, and Dugu Sou, the Ice God, had already surrounded Ling Junyi.

Dugu Li coldly shouted, "Young man, draw your weapon!"

Ling Junyi drew his Yitian sword with a whoosh, held it horizontally across his chest, glanced at the two men, and said, "You two, please draw your weapons too!"

Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu said, "This old man never uses weapons."

Dugu Li said, "This old man never uses weapons, no matter what opponent he encounters."

Ling Junyi smiled nonchalantly, slowly sheathing his Yitian sword, and said, "Since you two don't use weapons, I will accompany you with my bare hands."

Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu was taken aback, saying, "Young man, how can you, unarmed, be a match for the two of us?"

Ling Junyi said, "You two don't need to worry about that." "Fine, since you two want to settle scores with the Hundred Flowers Gang, I'll have to take responsibility. If I'm lucky enough to win, then this debt will be settled; if I lose, then I can only blame my lack of skill, and I'll die without regret. You two have collected your debts and can leave now."

Ice God Dugu Sou glanced at Tian Youfu and nodded, saying, "What do you think, Brother Tian?"

Blue Fiend God Tian Youfu also nodded, saying, "For the sake of this little brat, let's do it this way." Ling Junyi knew that regardless of the outcome of this battle, the consequences would be severe, so he dared not be careless in the slightest. He concentrated his energy throughout his body, secretly gathering his strength, but outwardly he remained calm and smiling as he looked at the two.

Gou Laoda frowned secretly and whispered, "Does the Grand Envoy really intend to fight those two?"

He was originally a sailor foreman of the Hundred Flowers Gang who served as a guide, but Ling Junyi heard from Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle, and Hao Feipeng, the leader of the Yellow Dragon Hall, that he was originally one of the thirty-six generals of the Black Dragon Society. He knew that the Grand Master's decision to have him serve as a guide might have a deeper meaning. Therefore, disregarding the guide, he immediately whispered, "Indeed, we're in a predicament. I have no choice but to deal with them first. Brother Gou, please step back a few paces and watch out for Hao Feipeng and his four men. Don't let them rush over and disrupt our formation."

Boss Gou nodded and said, "Don't worry, Envoy, I know that. However, Dugu Li and Tian Youfu both practice unorthodox and vicious martial arts. You must be careful, Commander, as you are fighting two against one."

Ling Junyi smiled calmly and said, "Even if I cannot win, I should be able to protect myself."

As the two were speaking, Ice God Dugu Li's eyes turned cold, and he said in a sinister voice, "Have you two finished discussing this?"

Ling Junyi cupped his hands and smiled, "Please, gentlemen, give me your moves."

Dugu Li said, "If you and I fight, I'm afraid you won't have a chance to fight back." He raised his hand and struck out with a palm. The palm strike he made didn't seem to use much force, but it was filled with an incomparably powerful force. Ling Junyi had seen Qin Deguang's powerful palm strikes at the competition. Dugu Sou was his master and naturally also excelled in palm strikes. He was prepared, and as soon as he saw the opponent's palm wind coming towards him, he immediately leaped and dodged the attack.

Seeing Ling Junyi dodge out, Tian Youfu, the Blue Fiend, shouted, "Be careful!" He struck with his right palm, unleashing a fierce gust of wind that swept towards Ling Junyi's side. Ling Junyi didn't even look; he simply flicked his left hand outwards. After delivering his strike, Tian Youfu was about to use the momentum to close the distance when he suddenly felt a hidden force pressing towards him. Startled, he thought, "This kid's martial arts are truly not to be underestimated." In a flash, his right palm, which he had just unleashed, swiftly circled outwards, managing to block the hidden force.

This all happened in an instant. Dugu Li struck out with his palm, which Ling Junyi dodged. With a cold laugh, Dugu Li's arms swung, revealing a pair of bird-claw-like hands from his sleeves, which he clawed at the air twice! Suddenly, he closed in, his palms and fingers striking simultaneously, attacking Ling Junyi with lightning speed. This fierce attack, a flurry of palms and fingers, a combination of strikes and claws, was swift as the wind and unpredictable.

This time, Ling Junyi no longer dodged, unleashing the "Twelve Dragon-Capturing Hands," his palms and fingers striking simultaneously, sometimes forward, sometimes backward, engaging in a preemptive attack, specifically targeting Dugu Sou's vital points and joints. The "Twelve Dragon-Capturing Hands" is a variation derived from the "Yi Jin Jing," a secret technique of Shaolin Temple, but when Ling Junyi used it in reverse, it became even more unpredictable. No matter how fierce and vicious Dugu Li's attacks were, Ling Junyi's uncanny techniques forced him to stop midway.

Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu had only struck out once when Ling Junyi dodged Dugu Sou's palm strike, and hadn't made another move. He had tested Ling Junyi's martial arts and found them to be no less than his own. Miao Ren was inherently suspicious, and with his years of experience in the martial world, he refused to make a move before fully understanding Ling Junyi's style of martial arts. At this moment, he simply stood by, motionless, his eyes fixed intently on the two as they fought. Just as the two were about to fight, Hao Feipeng, the leader of the Huanglong Hall, brandished his longsword and led four men in black to charge towards Gou Laoda and his two companions, shouting, "Gou Weiyi, it's been almost twenty years since we last met! Brother, let's see what you've got!"

After Ling Junyi made his move, Gou Laoda had clearly become the leader among the three (himself, Song Desheng, and Zhang Nanqiang). This wasn't arrogance, but rather the opinion of others. Gou Laoda laughed loudly, suddenly taking out two sections of iron spear from his side, quickly connecting them and tightening them into a four-foot-long hook spear. He laughed loudly, "Brother, I was just

looking for a lesson!" Hao Feipeng shouted, "Gou Weiyi, take this!" and thrust his sword at Gou Laoda.

Gou Laoda met the hook spear with a deep shout, "Well done!" The two immediately engaged in a fierce battle. The four men in black behind Hao Feipeng, seeing their leader already fighting Gou Laoda, charged forward without waiting for orders.

Song Desheng brandished his longsword, turned around and laughed, "Brother Zhang, we'll each get two. Let's see who takes them down first." As he spoke, the tip of his sword flicked, scattering a burst of light like willow branches in the wind, stabbing towards the two men in black. He immediately used the Emei "Chaotic Wind Sword Technique," a deadly move, his sword flashing, striking the vital points of the two men in a single strike.

Zhang Nanqiang laughed loudly, "Alright, let's have a competition with them." With a flick of his right wrist, he leaped into the air, his sword light like a bolt of lightning, instantly reaching the heads of the other two men in black, swooping down from mid-air. He also used the exquisite sword techniques of the Hengshan School, his sword energy like a rainbow, its momentum overwhelming and unstoppable. However, these four men in black were members of the twelve patrol leaders of the Yellow Dragon Hall, their martial arts skills naturally quite formidable. Especially their long, narrow swords, dull and grayish-black, offered no glint of sharpness in their movements. Even in broad daylight, let alone at night, their swordplay was difficult to discern, giving them a significant advantage. Fortunately, Song Desheng's "Chaotic Wind Sword Technique" was as swift and unpredictable as rain, each strike more powerful than the last, creating a sense of elusive, swirling wind. Zhang Nanqiang's "Hengshan Sword Technique" was even more striking, with the sword clanging and the figure rising and falling, soaring through the air like an eagle seizing its prey, or a nimble snake flashing about. The two combined their strength against the four opponents, resulting in a draw, with neither side gaining the upper hand. For a moment, figures moved about, swords flashed, and the battle was equally intense.

Before Huanglong Rock, the battle suddenly erupted. Those guarding the mountain path, along with Yu Meiren and twenty flower maidens, faced off, swords drawn, locked in a tense standoff. A cold glint flashed in Qiu Ying's single eye as he waved his right hand and shouted, "Charge!" His shout was barely out when nine "Twelve Constellations," their heads and bodies completely encased in mosquito skin, leaped forward and pounced. The lead flower maiden was now facing them. The two sides were originally three or four zhang apart, but upon seeing the nine "Constellations" rushing towards them, eighteen of them suddenly scattered, forming pairs with synchronized movements. The one on the right raised her left hand, shooting out a point of blue star; the one on the left tossed it with her right, and both instantly held a thumb-thick iron chain. Their slender waists arched simultaneously, and they bent low to the ground. This movement seemed equally swift and uniform for all eighteen, as if they had been trained for a long time. Just as the nine "Constellations" were about to pounce, Yu Meiren, instead, swayed her shoulders and shot forward with the agility of an arrow.

Nine "Star Constellations" leaped into the air, only to be met with the blue stars the flower maidens were throwing at their chests. Firstly, being in mid-air made dodging difficult, and secondly, relying on their specially made leather armor, impervious to swords and hidden weapons, they never dodged hidden weapons. The exchange was swift and lightning-fast; in that split second, all nine blue stars struck their chests. A loud "boom" resounded in mid-air, and simultaneously, a burst of blue flame erupted from the chests of all nine, instantly igniting a raging inferno. These "Star Constellations" wore specially made leather armor that covered their heads, leaving only their eye openings exposed. With the blue flames erupting from their chests, they could see nothing but the firelight. These nine "Star Constellations" were no weaklings; how could they be burning in the chests while in mid-air? Startled, they hastily swung their hands to retaliate. The nine men moved with equal speed and precision, a move hardly the result of extensive training, as anyone with a burning chest would instinctively reach out to extinguish it. Little

did they know, however, that the blue flames were a specially crafted weapon of the Hundred Flowers Gang, igniting anything it touched and remaining unextinguished until it burned to ashes. As they raised their hands to strike, their sleeves immediately burst into flame. The nine "Star Constellations" flailed their arms, emitting piercing screams, falling like torches. Their rage was palpable; anyone caught in their grasp would be burned alive alongside them. But the eighteen Flower Maidens were prepared, paired off and holding chains, already lying in wait on the ground. The "Star Constellations" were engulfed in flames, making them completely blind. The moment their feet touched the ground, two Flower Maidens swiftly tripped them.

Caught off guard, the "Star Constellations" tumbled to the ground. Before their opponents could fall, the two flower maidens had already swiftly and intricately entangled their feet, pulling them tightly together. Their movements were equally swift and synchronized; the nine "Constellations" fell to the ground, their legs bound by iron chains, unable to rise again.

The blue flames burned ever brighter. The nine seemingly invulnerable mermaid-clad figures, after struggling a few times, fell motionless. Wisps of smoke rose from the nine blazing blue flames, the acrid smell of burning filling the air! The "Twelve Constellations," whom the Flying Dragon Hall believed to be invincible in the martial world, hadn't even exchanged a single blow with the flower maidens before being burned alive, becoming nine blazing infernos! The flames gradually subsided as the fuel burned out, eventually extinguishing completely.

Meanwhile, as the nine "Star Constellations" leaped into the air, Yu Meiren swayed and lunged straight at Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle. Pointing her longsword, she cried out in a sweet voice, "You, Qiu, today is your day! Take this!" She appeared instantly, her sword flashing as she thrust forward.

Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle, hadn't expected Yu Meiren to suddenly attack him while the nine "Star Constellations" were flying towards him. Caught off guard, he leaped sideways, dodging the incoming sword. His left hand shot out, fingers half-bent, and with lightning speed, grabbed at Yu Meiren's right wrist, which held the sword. In a whirlwind, his right hand had already drawn a long, narrow, black sword from his shoulder. He chuckled sharply, "Girl..." Before he could finish his sentence, a deafening roar erupted, and a burst of intense flames erupted. Looking up, he saw that all nine "Star Constellations" were engulfed in flames, flailing about in mid-air like nine human torches. He was utterly astonished.

Yu Meiren took a half-step back, a smug look on her face. Pointing her sword, she coldly said, "You, surnamed Qiu, did you see that? The 'Twelve Constellations,' which you thought were invulnerable to swords and blades, have turned to ashes in the blink of an eye. You will not escape death either."

Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle, was enraged and shouted, "Girl, I'll chop you to pieces!" He brandished his long sword, ready to pounce on Yu Meiren.

Yu Meiren shouted, "Stop! Let me finish!"

The Sky-Turning Eagle's single eye flashed with cold light as he snapped, "Girl, speak quickly!"

Yu Meiren coldly replied, "I might as well tell you, aren't there two of my flower maidens standing behind you? If I wanted you to be burned alive, I only needed to make a gesture, and you'd be reduced to ashes like a mermaid. But if you want to die without regrets, then we'll settle this with our swords." Originally, eighteen of the twenty flower maidens were fighting nine "Star Constellations," while the remaining two had already slipped away and flanked Sky-Turning Eagle Qiu Ying as Yu Meiren charged forward. Sky-

Turning Eagle had been leading nine "Twelve Star Constellations" to block the Hundred Flowers Gang's retreat on the west side, but now two flower maidens were blocking his escape route. Hearing the mournful cries of the nine mermaids, Sky-Turning Eagle Qiu Ying felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the Hundred Flowers Gang had indeed come prepared. Hearing Yu Meiren challenge him to a sword duel, he was secretly delighted, thinking, "Little girl, you're courting death." His single eye fixed on Yu Meiren, he sneered, "Fine, I'll see what you've accomplished with your sword." With a flick of his right wrist, a long, narrow, black sword appeared, instantly creating a series of trembling sword shadows. He shouted, "Be careful!" Before the words were even finished, his sword moved like the wind, unleashing three consecutive thrusts. This man was indeed worthy of being one of the former Thirty-Six Generals of the Black Dragon Society; his sword strikes were ruthless and swift, sharp and vicious. The black sword shadows, dense as sharp cones, came in a jagged, staggered pattern.

Seeing that the flower maids had already succeeded, Yu Meiren felt reassured. She shouted, "Well done!" With a swing of her sword, she turned with it, neither dodging nor yielding, charging headlong into the dense barrage of sword shadows from the Sky-Turning Eagle.

This time, the Sky-Turning Eagle was utterly astonished: "This girl is really courting death!" But in that split second, he sensed something was wrong. As Yu Meiren spun, a chilling light flashed from her sword, as if countless longswords were attacking from all directions. Amidst the dazzling silver light, the sounds of wind and thunder could be faintly heard. An area of one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) was completely enveloped by her bone-chilling sharpness!

Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle, was utterly astonished. In his decades of roaming the martial world, he had never seen such a wondrous sword technique! He dared not meet it head-on. In haste, he suddenly stumbled and fell, clutching his sword, rolling a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) away. His move was indeed effective. Yu Meiren's move, "Dragon Fighting in the Wild," was an attack against an attack, a deadly technique used against a powerful enemy. An area of one zhang was entirely covered by the sword light, something no one could easily break through. But the Sky-Turning Eagle did not try to break through; he simply rolled along the ground like a lazy donkey, and the sword light naturally did not harm him in the slightest. The Sky-Turning Eagle had now become a mole burrowing in the ground! Although he escaped with his life from "Dragon Battle in the Wilds," he was still drenched in a cold sweat. Once he had rolled a foot away and was out of the sword light's range, he immediately leaped up and sped towards the mountain path.

Yu Meiren sneered, "Where do you think you're going?" With a light touch of her feet, her lithe body leaped into the air, her body moving with her sword, a silver streak, swift as a dragon, striking forward with lightning speed.

The Sky-Turning Eagle, in mid-air, suddenly felt the chilling sword energy behind him and was greatly alarmed, thinking to himself, "This girl knows swordsmanship?" In a flash, he swung his sword backward. "Clang!" The two swords clashed, and both figures plummeted to the ground simultaneously. But Yu Meiren's "Divine Dragon Emerging from the Clouds" move, a leap into the air, was only the first half of the sword technique. Her figure cascaded down, the sword light like a jade dragon hanging upside down, its cold gleam still covering an area of a foot! This was naturally something that Flipping Eagle hadn't anticipated. His feet touched the ground, and simultaneously, his body was enveloped by the cascading sword light. A cold blade flashed, followed by a scream, and Flipping Eagle was cleaved in two like a bamboo shoot, collapsing to the ground.

The flower maidens easily dealt with nine of the "Twelve Constellations," and Yu Meiren swiftly finished off Flipping Eagle, Qiu Ying, with two moves of her "Suppressing Sword Technique." The bandits on the west side had been wiped out. On the mountain path on the east side, the Thousand-Handed Guanyin, Fairy Liu, remained seated in her sedan chair, unmoved. Gongsun Xiang, hand on his sword hilt, and four flower protectors stood five zhang away, on high alert. Of course, if Fairy Liu were to truly attack, how could Gongsun Xiang and his four companions possibly stop her? But the east side remained unscathed.

By this time, Boss Gou and Hao Feipeng had exchanged about a hundred blows. Hao Feipeng, as the leader of the Yellow Dragon Hall of the Black Dragon Society, possessed a ruthless and deadly swordsmanship, each move a deadly strike. In the heat of battle, his entire body was enveloped in sword light, a chilling aura swirling and whipping through the air, with flashes of cold light occasionally seen a few feet away. Gou Laoda wielded a hook spear with the agility of a dragon emerging from the water, slashing, thrusting, pointing, and parrying, all targeting the opponent's vital points. Moreover, the hook spear had hooks at both ends and a blade in the middle, specifically designed to lock the enemy's weapon. He used it to hook and push, eventually seizing Hao Feipeng's longsword. [The Explanation of Names and Weapons states: "The hook and blade are called 'hooks' at both ends and 'blade' in the middle. They can be used for pushing and hooking, or for pulling, depending on their application."] In the heat of battle, the hooks moved like pear blossoms, their shadows flickering, dazzling the eye and blurring the lines between reality and illusion. These two former friends, once ranked among the thirty-six generals of the Black Dragon Society, were truly evenly matched, their skills evenly matched, fighting to a standstill. Judging from their performance, it was clear that a victory wouldn't be decided in just a couple hundred moves.

Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang were initially fighting two against one, a stalemate. However, the four opponents were extremely close, all dressed in identical black outfits, wielding the same long, narrow, poisoned swords, and sharing the same sallow complexions. After a while, the four men, in a series of quick movements, formed a combined attack and defense, working together to deal with the two opponents.

This situation was quite different from before. Previously, when fighting two against one, each Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang only needed to deal with two opponents, their attacks and defenses also focused on those two. This meant that as long as you concentrated on dealing with their two weapons and could suppress them, you had the advantage; even if you couldn't win, as long as you kept an eye on their two weapons, you wouldn't be defeated. But once the four joined forces, the situation changed. As they dodged and weaved, they strategically advanced and retreated, creating an encirclement that trapped the two men in the middle. This resulted in a two-against-four situation, with the two men attacked from all sides, while the four opponents coordinated their attacks. If it were any other two men caught in the crossfire, they could have fought back-to-back, achieving a two-against-one advantage. However, Zhang Nanqiang was a disciple of the Hengshan School, and six or seven tenths of the "Hengshan Swordplay" relied on leaping and pouncing attacks. If he and Song Desheng were back-to-back, he couldn't use his full strength. Thus, while Zhang Nanqiang still used the "Hengshan Swordplay" with all his might, leaping and thrusting, he was putting Song Desheng in a difficult position, effectively fighting four against one.

Even the Emei "Chaotic Cloak Swordplay," with its sharp, unpredictable, and powerful strikes, was forced into a disadvantageous position under the combined attack of four. Although Zhang Nanqiang leaped and attacked to support Song Desheng, he could only disrupt their combined attack. It was not as effective as the two of them working together to repel a combined attack. Moreover, leaping and attacking consumed much more energy than fighting on the ground, and after a while, their stamina gradually gave out. The fight became increasingly fierce. Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang's swordplay gradually weakened.

Ling Junyi and Dugu Li had also exchanged nearly a hundred blows. Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu had not intervened in the battle. Perhaps he was too proud of his status to fight two against one. He simply stood aside, his horse-like face taut, without a trace of a smile, watching the two fight. If war is an art, then such a battle, with each using ingenious moves and exquisite techniques, is even more of an art! Dugu Sou's attacks were fierce and vicious, using his left claw and right palm; but Ling Junyi's "Dragon-Capturing Hand," employing both front and back attacks, targeting acupoints and severing meridians, combined with gripping and seizing techniques, was even more profound. Therefore, Dugu Li was often forced to stop midway through his battle, unable to unleash his full power. Throughout this fierce fight of nearly a hundred moves, not a single blow was exchanged directly; precisely because of this, the perilous nature of the battle became all the more striking and alarming. In the midst of the intense fighting, suddenly one or two long, drawn-out silver whistles could be heard from afar.

Dugu Sou suddenly launched two swift attacks, then withdrew his palms and retreated, shouting, "Stop!"

Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu asked, "Brother Dugu Li, are you letting me take the lead?"

Dugu Sou replied, "No."

Ling Junyi simultaneously stopped his attack and said, "What advice do you have, brother?"

Dugu Sou said, "Young man, you have indeed mastered the true teachings of the Reverse Hand Tathagata. There are few in the martial world who can fight me for a hundred moves, but I am confident I can take your life within ten."

Ling Junyi said, "That means I was fortunate to have received your mercy earlier."

Dugu Sou said, "When Brother Tian and I came, the leader repeatedly instructed us that members of the Hundred Flowers Gang could be killed without question, but you, young man surnamed Ling, must be captured alive."

Ling Junyi thought to himself, "The Black Dragon Society seems to value me highly; perhaps it's related to my ability to neutralize the 'poison.'" Thinking this, he smiled slightly and said, "So, you two brothers intend to capture me alive and take me back?"

Dugu Sou said, "I fought you for a hundred moves and discovered that you used the 'Twelve Dragon-Capturing Hands' in both directions, forcing me to change my moves midway through. Only then did I realize that capturing you alive was not an easy task."

Ling Junyi said calmly, "Brother, you flatter me."

Dugu Li said solemnly, "What I said is true, but I can definitely take your life within ten moves. Therefore, I have thought of something."

Ling Junyi said, "What is your brilliant idea, brother?"

Dugu Sou said, "Since you are not letting me go, it would be best if we didn't fight. Come with me and Brother Tian to see the leader."

Ling Junyi said, "I do wish to see your leader. Is this how we go?"

Dugu Li stroked his beard and smiled, "Seeing the leader? It's not that easy. At least I must strike a few of your acupoints before I can take you in. But I can guarantee that I will not harm you in the slightest."

Ling Junyi laughed, "So you want me to surrender?" Dugu

Sou said, "That's exactly what I meant. This way, your life can be saved, and we can both report back to the Master!"

Tian Youfu nodded, "Dugu Li is absolutely right. Young man, if you're willing to come with us, our disciple's matter can be wiped clean."

Ling Junyi laughed heartily, "Unfortunately, I haven't been defeated. I appreciate your kindness." As they spoke, the situation on the field had changed drastically.

Yu Meiren cleaved Qiu Ying, the Sky-Turning Eagle, who led nine "Twelve Constellations," with a single sword strike. The nine "Constellations" had been reduced to nine piles of ashes, and even the flames had been extinguished. The Thousand-Handed Guanyin Willow Fairy, who had been blocking the eastern mountain path, quietly retreated in her small sedan chair at the sound of the silver whistle. Currently, only Gou Laoda and Hao Feipeng are still locked in fierce combat, while four men in black surround Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang, their battle raging on. The "Supreme One's" black sedan chair is parked on the lawn, guarded by Ding Qiao and three others.

Gongsun Xiang leaps over first, joining the fray. He crouches low, unleashing a sharp sword strike towards Hao Feipeng's side. Hao Feipeng, engrossed in his battle with Gou Laoda, had already lost interest in fighting upon hearing the silver whistle. But seeing Gongsun Xiang closing in, he didn't hesitate. He unleashed several sword strikes, forcing the two back, then suddenly stopped, shooting like an arrow towards Huanglong Cave.

At this moment, Yu Meiren retreated back to the lawn, ordering twenty flower maids to scatter and protect the sedan chair. She herself, long sword in hand, leaped into the fray of Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang, striking without a word. To finish the fight quickly, she unleashed the "Divine Dragon Emerging from the Clouds" technique—a soaring silver rainbow, like a bolt of lightning, striking with perfect speed! "Divine Dragon Emerging from the Clouds" was the ultimate move of the "Three Swords of the Flying Dragon," its power unparalleled. These four men in black, merely patrol leaders of the Yellow Dragon Hall, had no chance to retaliate. Suddenly, a scream rang out as two men in black were simultaneously swept away by the sword light, cut in half at the waist.

Song Desheng and Zhang Nanqiang, already in dire straits and facing a critical situation, were suddenly rescued by their savior, who had killed two bandits in one fell swoop. Their spirits soared. Zhang Nanqiang roared, leaping into the air and slashing at one of the men in black. Simultaneously, Song Desheng's longsword flashed, unleashing three swift, sweeping strikes. The remaining two men in black, seeing their leader retreat into the cave and their companions killed, panicked. They feinted with their swords and fled in a blur of motion.

Now, the vast valley and expansive meadow were filled with the dark, menacing members of the Hundred Flowers Gang. The four lanterns on the rocks had long since gone out. Gongsun Xiang, Song Desheng, Yu Meiren, and the others, because Ling Junyi and the two old demons were still locked in a standoff, dared not pursue the enemy further without the Grand Envoy's order. They could only watch helplessly as Hao Feipeng and his men retreated into the Yellow Dragon Cave.

This all happened in an instant. When Dugu Sou heard that Ling Junyi refused to go with him to see the Gang Leader, his face turned cold, his eyes flashing with a chilling light. He snorted angrily, "Young man, try taking a few of my palm strikes first, and you'll see!" He swung his right hand, delivering a palm strike to Ling Junyi's face. This strike was completely different from the previous attack; even before the palm arrived, a chilling, bone-hard internal force surged forth. Ling Junyi silently cried out, "Mysterious Ice Palm!" He raised his hand and used the "Flying Waterfall Flowing Spring" technique to meet the palm strike head-on. Their palms met with a sharp "snap," and both men stood motionless.

A dark aura flickered across Dugu Sou's paper-white face as he slowly said, "No one has ever lasted ten moves against my 'Mysterious Ice Palm.' Take two more of my palms." He unleashed another palm strike, meeting his attack head-on. Before his right hand could retract, his left hand followed suit.

Ling Junyi, his internal energy concentrated in all his acupoints, laughed heartily, "Brother, go ahead and unleash your full power! Let's see if I can withstand it!" He raised his right hand, taking the blow head-on, and then met it with his left. Dugu Sou's two palm strikes were indeed increasingly fierce, not only increasing in power but also intensifying the chilling aura with each strike, reaching a bone-chilling cold by the third. With two resounding "thuds," Ling Junyi remained unfazed and received the blows.

Ice God Dugu Sou's eyes gleamed like slits, and he chuckled sinisterly, "Very good." As soon as he uttered the word "good," he raised his hands, his tall, thin figure stepping forward with a swift "Thunder and Lightning Strike." He used almost all his strength in this move; the very movement of his palms unleashed a powerful, chilling force, accompanied by a whistling sound, sweeping across the sky with astonishing force! No, this chilling force was like an ancient, icy wind blowing from a snow-covered mountain valley! It could crack rocks, wither trees, and freeze water instantly. Upon encountering a person, it would instantly freeze their blood and body, suffocate them, and they would die like fossils. This is why the "Mysterious Ice Palm" is considered the most powerful and sinister technique in the martial world.

Seeing the formidable power of his "Mysterious Ice Palm," Ling Junyi realized he had only unleashed sixty percent of its strength. His smile remained unchanged as he inhaled slightly, channeling his "Formless Divine Skill" to protect his entire body. He stood upright, his right arm raised straight up, fingers pointing skyward, palm slightly upturned—this was the invincible "Muni Mudra," a powerful technique from Buddhist martial arts. The Ice God Dugu Sou's "Thunder and Lightning Strike," though seemingly slow, was in fact as swift as lightning. Ling Junyi remained motionless as the chilling, raging "Mysterious Ice Palm" surged towards him, like a raging torrent encountering a rock in the middle of a gorge. The palm wind flowed like water, splitting out from his left and right sides. At this moment, Dugu Kong, who had been charging straight at him, was already five feet in front of Ling Junyi. When he realized that the force of his "Mysterious Ice Palm" strike, unleashed with all his might, seemed to be blocked by his protective true energy, splitting to the left and right and surging past him without harming him in the slightest, he was greatly alarmed. But by then, it was too late to retreat, so he could only grit his teeth, gather all his strength in both palms, and strike towards Ling Junyi's chest. This was originally an incredibly swift action. Lan Shatian, who was watching from the sidelines, saw Ice God Dugu Li unleash both palms simultaneously, the cold air rushing forward like a tide, his body following the movement of his palms, directly attacking. He didn't even see Dugu Li reach about five feet from Ling Junyi before he was already unable to stop. Thinking that the opportunity was too good to pass up, he immediately used the "Great Shifting Body Technique," his figure flashing lightly, and he had already flashed behind Ling Junyi. He had been preparing for a long time, and with a single movement of his right palm, his five fingers, the color of indigo, struck the back of Ling Junyi with lightning speed.

Gongsun Xiang, standing at a distance, was shocked by what he saw and shouted, "Sir, be careful!"

Ling Junyi, his body covered in "Innate Protective True Qi," saw that Dugu Sou's palms were pressing incredibly hard and had already closed to within five feet of him. He shouted, raised his right palm, channeled his inner force, and struck forward. Just then, Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu also unleashed his "Blue Sha Palm" with all his might, attacking from behind. Ling Junyi struck out with his palm, immediately realizing that Tian Youfu was taking the opportunity to attack from the side. At the same time, he swung his left hand backward. In this move, all three of them attacked with lightning speed!

The "Muni Seal," a Buddhist demon-subduing divine skill, was no ordinary technique. Moreover, it was the nemesis of vicious and insidious techniques such as the "Mysterious Ice Palm" and the "Blue Sha Palm" from other sects. Ice God Dugu Sou thrust out with all his might, caught off guard by Ling Junyi's sudden display of power. He felt an invisible force, as imposing as a mountain, pressing down on him. Not only was his "Mysterious Ice Palm" met with immense resistance, rendering it impossible to unleash, but he also suddenly felt his inner energy dwindling, making it difficult to even breathe. Alarmed, he hastily retreated. No, he was pushed back more than ten feet by the force of the blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his body swaying precariously. He seemed to be desperately trying to steady himself, shifting his weight from ten feet away, hoping to regain his balance, but he ultimately failed. After several steps, he collapsed to the ground. However, he still struggled desperately to lift his head, his eyes wide, staring at Ling Junyi, and hissed, "You... what kind of skill is this?"

Ling Junyi replied, "I am using the 'Muni Mudra'."

"The 'Muni Seal'?..." Dugu Li stared intently, gasped for breath, and suddenly his head snapped back, disappearing from sight. Lan Sha Shen Tian Youfu unleashed his "Blue Fiend Palm," launching a sneak attack on Ling Junyi from behind. Just as his palm was about to strike, he suddenly saw Ling Junyi's left hand swing backward. He secretly sneered, "How much skill can you possibly have to withstand a pincer attack from two people at once?"

The "Blue Fiend Palm" was originally an external poison technique of the Wumeng sect, instantly killing anyone struck by it. However, Ling Junyi's "Muni Seal" was already fully prepared, using twelve parts of his strength, and the backward swing of his left hand was a unique technique created by the Tathagata. Just as he was about to react, he suddenly noticed that with Ling Junyi's left hand—the swing—an invisible force arose instantly, surging back like a wave. This attack was extremely unexpected, but Lan Shashen knew that his "Blue Fiend Palm" would inflict a deadly poison upon striking a person, causing immediate death. He was unwilling to back down. His right hand sank, his palm striking swiftly downwards. Originally aimed at Ling Junyi's back, the hand now moved towards Ling Junyi's retreating palm. This move was truly vicious! But little did he know that the "Muni Mudra," a unique Buddhist technique, wasn't very powerful initially, but its power increased dramatically upon contact with the opponent's palm. By the time Lan Shashen realized something was wrong, it was too late; a surge of energy was already upon his chest. His "Blue Fiend Palm," honed over decades, was now rendered useless. He felt a jolt throughout his body, as if he had been pushed, and staggered back seven or eight steps.

Seeing Lan Sha Shen's sneak attack on Ling Junyi, and realizing he couldn't intervene in time, Gongsun Xiang was already furious. Seeing Ling Junyi forced back, he immediately lunged forward, thrusting his sword. Under normal circumstances, with Lan Sha Shen's superior martial arts, he could easily dodge. However, he was currently affected by the Buddhist "Muni Mudra" technique, which had shaken his mind and made him unable to control his body. With a "thud," the sharp sword tip pierced through his chest. Lan Sha Shen felt a chill run through him, his eyes widened, and looking down at the sword tip protruding from his chest, his horse-like face instantly turned ashen. He cried out, "Who stabbed me?" Before he could finish speaking, he collapsed forward.

Yu Meiren walked over with a smile, saying, "Your Excellency's skill is truly exquisite!"

Ling Junyi frowned slightly, saying, "Perhaps I was a little too heavy-handed..." Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly swayed and nearly fell.

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