The light of the sword is like the moon reflecting on Kyushu

Chapter 2196 Failure is what evokes sympathy
Seeing Yinglong and Mingyuan go from fighting fiercely to being panting and covered in blood, a burning flame was rekindled in the eyes of the martial arts heroes!

"The speed and power have clearly declined. I think it's time for everyone to make a move!" Xue Chong of the Kongtong Sect licked his lips and said softly.

Shaolin monk Kongzhi clasped his hands together, a hint of surprise on his face: "Excellent! This old monk originally thought I could benefit from Feng Jiuxiao's influence, but I didn't expect to benefit from this water monster instead!" His smugness and greed were completely undisguised! When the clam and the crane fight, the fisherman benefits! Originally, in everyone's mind, Yinglong was the clam and Feng Jiuxiao was the crane, but now the water monster has become the crane!

Standing not far away, Zhou Yiwei of the Qizhou Sect sneered inwardly: "Everyone says that the Shaolin Sect is the pinnacle of the martial arts world, but after seeing it today, it's nothing special!" Where is the legendary compassion? Where is the indifference to worldly affairs? Where is the 'goodness'? They shout 'abstain from greed, delusion, and anger' so righteously, but when they saw the Tianpeng Rainbow Egg, their eyes almost popped out. They couldn't even be bothered to pretend anymore."

Tie Zhenshan of the Kunlun Sect also had his eyes shining: "Look at their fighting spirit, it saves us a lot of trouble!"

If the two behemoths fight to the death, the outcome will at least be one dead and one injured!

It could even end in mutual destruction!

No matter what the outcome, it's a great result for everyone!
In another corner, Jiao Mujiao of the Tianxing Sect said softly, "That's right! Before long, one of these two monsters will definitely be dead and the other injured. We'll go up and finish off the injured one, and both monsters will be finished. Then we'll have accomplished our mission!"

Kang Jinlong, who was traveling with them, whispered a reminder: "Isn't it too early to say that the mission is accomplished?"

Jiao Mujiao said somewhat displeasedly, "What do you mean by too early? Am I wrong?"

Kang Jinlong was taken aback. Seeing the other party's displeasure, he also became a little angry: "I was just trying to kindly remind you, why are you getting so worked up at me?"

Jiao Mujiao glanced around, realizing he had spoken too harshly, and quickly whispered, "What do you mean? Is there some other unexpected event?"

Kang Jinlong said coldly and respectfully, "You don't think that the colored eggs will necessarily fall into our hands after the two monsters die, do you?"

Jiao Mujiao felt a chill run down his spine!
Yeah! They were so focused on watching the monsters fight that they forgot there were countless competitors standing over there!
Those Shaolin monks alone are no pushovers! They won't show any mercy when it comes to snatching the colored egg! They'll definitely try to exorcise all their competitors! What's more, the Kongtong and Emei sects are prestigious and powerful! This is like pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth!
These martial arts practitioners, though meek as ants before the monsters, all bared their teeth and grinned menacingly before me. Which one didn't want to kill me instantly and eliminate any future threat?!

Jiao Mujiao pondered for a moment and said, "Then... shall we continue to sit on the sidelines and watch the tigers fight?"

Kang Jinlong said, "That's right!"

Jiao Mujiao lowered his voice: "But what if we don't move and miss the opportunity? The saying goes, 'First come, first served!' To put it bluntly, if you act late, you won't even get a hot meal! If everyone rushes in to grab it, by the time you join in, you might face the risk of leaving empty-handed!"
Kang Jinlong chuckled, "Don't worry." His voice suddenly deepened, and his eyes sharpened, as if possessed by a demon, filled with a terrifying aura: "Once they're blinded by rage, they'll be just like those two monsters, fighting to the last breath! Even if they manage to seize it, it'll only be a temporary safeguard for someone else!" A chilling glint appeared in his eyes, "In the end, only one gang will remain!"

Jiao Mujiao looked at Kang Jinlong as if he were a monster. "Sometimes I really suspect you're a spy for the Demonic Sect! You can be so insidious and terrifying at times!"

Kang Jinlong smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment!"

Jiao Mujiao stared into Kang Jinlong's eyes, his expression solemn: "Your idea is good... but what if... they think the same way?"

What would it be like if everyone hesitated, watched from the sidelines, and hoped that others would step forward so they could take advantage of the situation? A group of people staring at each other blankly.
Kang Jinlong chuckled, "The Heavenly Roc Egg is so close, do you think everyone has our composure? Most of them only have one thought: if they don't grab it, they won't get it! It's foolish not to take advantage of a bargain!" He gave a contemptuous sneer, "That's human nature! Why do we travel thousands of miles, endure wind and rain, and suffer so much? It's right in front of us, within easy reach, yet we pretend to be calm and indifferent? Brother, not everyone can do that! Don't worry, they will definitely grab it, they will fight for it, like mad dogs! Do you know why they will definitely grab it?"

Jiao Mujiao's eyes flickered: "Why?"

A cold glint appeared on Kang Jinlong's face as he sneered, "As the ancients said, scarcity makes things valuable! Even if there are many Heavenly Roc Eggs, there are only a few, not enough for so many people to share! So, the first to act wins, and the last to act loses! This is the instinctive thinking of most people! It has been the same for thousands of years!"

Jiao Mujiao said, "You have a pretty deep understanding of human nature!"

Kang Jinlong said, "It's not profound! Anyway, I think that if you really want to live a life of peace and tranquility, then become a monk! To be both a monk and a monk is the most despicable thing!"

"To have one's own agenda? What does that mean?"

Kang Jinlong said, "You want to be a prostitute and also want to have a virtuous reputation!"

"Haha... those are crude words... but the logic is sound! If either Yinglong or that monster called Mingyuan dies, the vast majority of people will immediately rush in and scramble for it! Sigh, that's human nature! So... we just need to observe and wait for the right opportunity." "That's right!"

The two glanced at their fellow disciples, who nodded in agreement, indicating that they all understood what the two meant.
Little did they know that their every move was being watched by several experts from the Heavenly Blade Sect!

Tianxingmen was founded by Liancheng, the young master of the Three Qin regions, while Tiandaomen was founded by Young Master Qi!
Lian Cheng and Qi Er are both among the Four Young Masters of the martial arts world. To outsiders, they are both outstanding individuals, each with their own unique strengths, and their relationship should be quite good. However, this is absolutely wishful thinking on the part of some simple-minded people!
The true relationship between the four young masters of the martial arts world is cruel and bloody!

They are in a bloody, naked competition with each other!
Everyone has their own territory, and they all abide by an unwritten rule—unless there's an unexpected reason, they never cross the line!

Liancheng's territory mainly encompassed the three Qin regions of Yong, Sai, and Zhai, including Hedong Road. The Chang family of Jinzhong belonged to Hedong Road.

Qi Er's territory included Jinghu South Road, Jinghu North Road, and Jiangnan West Road. Hengyang, where Qi Er was located, was under the jurisdiction of Jinghu South Road.

Zhu Wu then took control of the Lingnan area, namely Guangnan East Road, Guangnan West Road, and Fujian Road!
Yan Lingxiao, on the other hand, dominated the entire Liaodong region, including Liaoyang Prefecture, Huanglong Prefecture, and Xingzhong Prefecture!

Now that Liancheng and Qi Er have both met untimely deaths, the people of Tianxing Sect and Tiandao Sect can only keep a low profile. Their former enemies are all watching them closely, ready to settle scores at any moment!
The reason the two gangs haven't fallen apart is precisely because the harsh reality has made most people realize that only by continuing to unite as one can they have a chance to resist the dangers lurking around them! As soon as the enemy senses even the slightest sign of a split within the gangs, they will inevitably unleash a devastating attack with overwhelming force!
Any individual is vulnerable and easily defeated in the face of overwhelming circumstances!
Brothers may quarrel within the walls, but they unite against external threats!

A powerful gang is an individual's best armor of protection!

So under normal circumstances, if the leader of a gang dies, the gang will not disband. What is most likely to happen is that those in the gang who are qualified, ambitious and capable of taking the leader's throne will swarm around the throne like sharks that smell blood, ready to bare their terrifying teeth at any time!

To avoid internal strife, the strategists of the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Heavenly Star Sect devised a temporary transitional system of rotating leadership. The sect leader's seat would be held in rotation by various hall masters or elders, a system of "horse judging" replaced by "horse racing," with each person serving for one month. At the end of the first round, a selection meeting would be held. Whoever's sect benefited the most during their term of leadership would receive the most nominations and would be the most likely to become the successor. This system was considered fair and just, and almost everyone in the sects agreed to it!
Originally, the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Heavenly Star Sect were conducting internal reorganizations separately, without exchanging information. Neither side knew that the other's reform plan was almost identical to their own. However, since both sides were gathered at Qinghai Lake for the Heavenly Peng Rainbow Egg, and since both sides had lost their leaders, much of their grudges had faded. Thus, the experts of the Heavenly Blade Sect and the Heavenly Star Sect went from initial probing to in-depth exchanges, only to discover that the other side, like themselves, was implementing an internal power struggle mechanism.

When the experts from Tianxing Sect finished their discussion, the experts from Tiandao Sect exchanged knowing glances and smiled knowingly. Everything was understood without words! Tianxing Sect's idea was good; our Tiandao Sect could definitely learn from it!
The fierce battle on the shore is nearing its end!
The tentacles of the Netherworld were all broken and its body was covered in wounds! It had tried desperately to pull Yinglong into the lake, but Yinglong's tenacity exceeded its expectations!
Yinglong's golden vertical pupils were somewhat dim at this moment, and its left wing had been severely deformed by the constriction. It could no longer take off, but its claws were digging into the rocks with all its might, and it was desperately pulling the tentacle in its mouth toward the shore.

Meanwhile, Mingyuan desperately tried to dive underwater!
If the Abyss is pulled ashore, it will die!
If Yinglong is pulled into the water, it will die!
Whoever can't hold on will die!

Hanging on!

With a deep, beast-like "hoarse" sound, Shaolin monk Kongzhi roared, "The opportunity has come! Everyone, charge!" He brandished his staff and charged forward! Shaolin disciples followed closely behind!

The fiery red robes floated towards the shore like burning clouds!

Wudang Sect, Kongtong Sect, Qizhou Sect, Quanzhou Sect, Iron Blood Sect, Kunlun Sect... almost all the sects made a move at the same time!
The number of "Tianpeng Colorful Eggs" is limited, first come, first served!

Strike first and you'll have the upper hand; strike later and you'll suffer the consequences!
The ice around Haixin Mountain has been almost completely destroyed by the Netherworld Abyss. To reach the island, one must cross the lake, which is about several tens of feet away from the island!

Those skilled in light-footed skills can perform "Dancing on Water" or "Dragonfly Skimming Water," unparalleled light-footed skills that allow them to tread across water!

Those who are not good at light-footed skills can only endure the bone-chilling cold water and swim across!

The reality was harsh; almost everyone jumped into the water with a "plop"! Their agility only allowed them to walk three steps on the water's surface! The fourth step would send them plunging into the lake!
Pang Shiwu, who was watching from a distance, couldn't help but want to laugh!
Feng Jiuxiao said, "Is this funny?"

Pang Shiwu thought for a moment and said seriously, "Actually, it's not funny."

Feng Jiuxiao said, "Yes! What's so funny? It's normal to pay the necessary price to get what you want. As long as they succeed, people will only admire them for their perseverance and persistence. Who will laugh at whether the price they paid was painful or mild?"

Pang Shiwu said, "Brother, are you... pitying them?" He then added, "What if they fail?"

Feng Jiuxiao said calmly, "That's what will evoke sympathy and regret."