Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

Qingshuang used her knowledge and wisdom to help solve many technical problems.

Ziyun is responsible for coordinating the resources and personnel of both parties to ensure the smooth progress of mining work.

Thanks to their joint efforts, the development of the mineral vein has made remarkable progress.

However, just when they thought everything was going smoothly, an unexpected news reached Wushan Sect.

A nearby sect became interested in the mineral vein and began to move covertly, trying to interfere with its development.

This news made Luo Chen and Qing Shuang feel uneasy. They knew that this might bring new challenges to their cooperation.

They decided to discuss countermeasures with Qing Yunzi to ensure the safety of the mine.

After hearing this, Qing Yunzi frowned and said, "It seems that we need to be more careful. Little friend Luo Chen, Miss Qing Shuang, do you have any suggestions?"

Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then said: "We need to strengthen the defense around the mine, and at the same time, we must be vigilant to prevent the enemy's spies from infiltrating."

Qing Shuang added: "We can also send some people to investigate the movements of that sect. Knowing ourselves and the enemy, we can better deal with it."

Qing Yunzi nodded: "Okay, let's do as you say. I will arrange some disciples to act with you."

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led the team, not only to strengthen the defense of the mine, but also successfully prevented several espionage activities of the opposing sect.

However, small fights like this are just the beginning.

As time goes by, the forces hidden in the dark.

Finally, he showed his claws.

Near the medium-quality mineral vein.

A hidden place that no one cares about.

At this time, an old man in gray was squatting cautiously with his eyes slightly narrowed.

Next to this old man in gray, there were several strong men in gray squatting.

"Elder, do you want to take action?"

The grey-robed old man slowly opened his eyes, a sly look flashed in his eyes: "No hurry, we have to wait for a better time. The Wushan Sect and the Loose Cultivator Alliance are now on high alert. Any rash action will only cause us heavy losses."

"But, Elder, we have been waiting for so long, do we have to wait any longer?" a sturdy man couldn't help but ask, his eyes full of impatience.

The gray-clothed old man snorted coldly: "Patience is the most valuable quality of a hunter. We have already laid a dragnet and are just waiting for them to reveal their flaws. Now we just need to continue to monitor and wait for the best opportunity."

The strong men looked at each other. Although they were dissatisfied, they did not dare to disobey the old man's order and had to continue to wait.

At the same time, at the Wushan School's mineral development site, Luo Chen and Qingshuang were discussing defense matters with Qingyunzi.

"Master Qingyunzi, we have strengthened patrols around the mine, but I don't think it's enough." Luo Chen frowned, looking a little worried.

Qing Yunzi nodded and said, "Young friend Luo Chen is right. We cannot let our guard down. I will send out some more disciples to strengthen our defenses. I will also send out some disciples who are good at reconnaissance to investigate the movements of that sect."

Qing Shuang added: "We should also strengthen our internal vigilance to prevent spies from sneaking in. After all, the most dangerous enemies are often hiding around us."

"Okay, let's do as you say." Qing Yunzi agreed and began to arrange manpower.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang also became busy. They knew that only by making thorough preparations could they ensure the safety of the mine.

As the days passed, the development of the mine progressed smoothly, but Luo Chen and Qing Shuang always felt a little uneasy.

They knew that the force hiding in the dark would not give up easily.

Finally, on a stormy night, the force launched a surprise attack.

On the outskirts of the mine, a group of men in black suddenly appeared. Holding sharp blades, they approached the mine silently.

"There is an enemy!" Luo Chen was extremely alert and discovered the abnormality at the first moment.

Qingshuang and Ziyun responded quickly, leading the members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance and the disciples of the Wushan Sect to fight.

The battle broke out instantly, and the two sides engaged in a fierce confrontation outside the mine.

Luo Chen quickly commanded: "Qingshuang, you are responsible for the left wing, Ziyun, you lead the people to guard the right wing, and I will command the middle road!"

His voice sounded particularly firm in the wind and rain.

Qingshuang nodded, she knew that Luo Chen's arrangement was reasonable.

She quickly moved to the left wing, gathering magic power in her hands, ready to deal with the enemy's attack.

Ziyun also quickly organized a team. They were all experienced monks and did not panic at all when facing the sudden attack.

The attack of the men in black was extremely fierce. They seemed to know the geographical location of the mineral veins very well, and their attack points were all the weak points in the defense of the Loose Cultivator Alliance and the Wushan Sect.

Luo Chen's heart sank, realizing that this was no coincidence and the other party must have an insider.

"Everyone be careful, the enemy may have information about our insider!" Luo Chen warned loudly.

During the battle, Luo Chen wielded his sword with great force, and every sword strike hit the target accurately.

Qingshuang cast spells on the left wing, interweaving ice and fire to form barriers of defense and attack.

Ziyun was commanding on the right wing. The long whip in her hand was as flexible as a snake, and every swing could repel several enemies.

The battle lasted for several hours and both sides suffered casualties.

Luo Chen discovered during the battle that despite their tight defense, the attacks of the men in black always seemed to be launched from unexpected places, which made him more convinced of the suspicion that there were spies inside.

"We need to find the traitor!" Luo Chen said to Qingshuang and Ziyun during a short break.

Qingshuang and Ziyun both nodded. They knew that only by finding the accomplice could the crisis be completely resolved.

In the following battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to observe every detail more carefully, trying to find clues.

They noticed that whenever the men in black launched an attack, there was always a disciple from the Wushan School who became unusually nervous and always avoided their sight intentionally or unintentionally.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged glances and decided to observe this disciple secretly.

During a break in a battle, Luo Chen deliberately arranged for this disciple to carry out a task that seemed important but was actually insignificant.

Sure enough, the disciple seemed extremely anxious while carrying out the mission, and on the way back, he secretly exchanged information with a man in black.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took action immediately. They calmly captured the disciple and the man in black.

After interrogation, they learned that the disciple was bribed by the man in black with a large sum of money, and the man in black came from a force called "Blood Knife Sect". Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at each other, they knew that this was a war without gunpowder smoke, and they had to win this war.

"Blood Knife Gate?"

Qingshuang frowned, she was not unfamiliar with this name.

The Blood Knife Sect is a sect known for its cruelty and greed. Their methods are ruthless and they do not hold back on any chance.

"It seems that what we are facing is not just a simple underground monster." Luo Chen said in a deep voice, with a hint of determination flashing in his eyes, "We must solve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise the development of the mine will not be able to continue."

Ziyun also nodded in agreement: "Luo Chen is right, we can't let the Blood Blade Sect's conspiracy succeed. Now that we know the insider, what should we do next?"

Luo Chen thought for a moment, then said: "We need to formulate a plan, not only to eliminate the internal support, but also to completely defeat the Blood Knife Sect. Qingshuang, how much do you know about the Blood Knife Sect?"

Qingshuang recalled for a moment, then slowly spoke: "The leader of the Blood Knife Sect is a Yuanying-stage expert, with many disciples. They are good at using the Blood Knife, a weapon powered by blood and extremely powerful. They act ruthlessly, and once they strike, it will be as powerful as thunder."

Luo Chen nodded. He understood that this opponent should not be underestimated.

"Then, we need to be more cautious. First, we must ensure the safety of the mine and not let the Blood Blade Sect take advantage of it. Secondly, we must find their base and destroy it in one fell swoop."

Qingshuang and Ziyun both agreed, they knew that Luo Chen's plan was the best option at the moment.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang began to secretly investigate the Blood Knife Sect's stronghold.

Using various means, including stealth, reconnaissance and tracking, they finally found a secret base of the Blood Knife Sect near the Wushan Sect.

Late one night, Luo Chen, Qingshuang and Ziyun led the elite disciples of the Loose Cultivator Alliance and the Wushan Sect to launch a surprise attack on the Blood Knife Sect's stronghold.

"Remember, our goal is to completely destroy the Blood Knife Sect's stronghold and not leave any trouble behind." Luo Chen said to everyone before the action.

They approached the stronghold silently. Luo Chen and Qing Shuang took the lead in launching the attack. They used magic and sword energy to quickly clear out the guards outside.

Ziyun led the other disciples deep into the stronghold and engaged in a fierce battle with the disciples of the Blood Knife Sect.

The battle was extremely fierce. Although the disciples of the Blood Knife Sect were numerous, Luo Chen and his men gradually gained the upper hand with their tacit cooperation and superb fighting skills.

During the battle, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang discovered a master from the Blood Knife Sect, who was holding a blood knife and rushing towards them aggressively.

"Be careful, that's the deputy leader of the Blood Knife Sect!" Qingshuang reminded.

Luo Chen nodded, took a deep breath, and then swung his sword to meet the enemy.

His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each of his swords contained the powerful force of the water element. When it collided with the blood sword of the deputy leader of the Blood Sword Sect, a deafening sound was made.

Qingshuang assisted Luo Chen from the side. She cast spells of ice and fire to create opportunities for Luo Chen to attack.

After a fierce battle, Luo Chen finally found the weakness of the Blood Knife Sect's deputy leader. He shouted loudly, and the sword energy was like a tide, knocking the Blood Knife Sect's deputy leader's blood knife away, and then stabbed the sword into his chest.

The deputy leader of the Blood Knife Sect let out a scream and fell to the ground dead.

With the death of the deputy sect leader, the disciples of the Blood Knife Sect lost their backbone and began to disperse.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not miss this opportunity. They led everyone to the Blood Knife Sect's lair.

Afterwards, the Blood Knife Sect was wiped out in one fell swoop.

Under the leadership of Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, the morale of the Loose Cultivator Alliance and the elite disciples of the Wushan Sect was high. They quickly reorganized their teams and prepared to launch a final attack on the Blood Knife Sect's headquarters.

Under the cover of night, they moved through the mountains and forests like ghosts, heading straight for the Blood Knife Sect's stronghold.

"Everyone be careful, the Blood Knife Sect's headquarters is heavily guarded, and we must proceed step by step." Luo Chen reminded in a low voice, a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Qingshuang nodded, she knew that Luo Chen’s worries were not unreasonable.

The Blood Knife Sect's headquarters is located in a steep valley, surrounded by various traps and mechanisms. If you are not careful, you will fall into an irretrievable situation.

"Luo Chen, let's send some disciples to explore the way and see if we can find a safe path." Qingshuang suggested.

Luo Chen agreed to Qingshuang's proposal. They selected several agile disciples and asked them to go ahead and explore the situation in the valley.

Soon, the disciples at the front sent back news that they had found a path hidden in the dense forest, which seemed to lead to the headquarters of the Blood Knife Sect.

"Okay, let's act according to the plan." Luo Chen waved his hand, and the team began to move quietly along the trail.

They carefully made their way through the dense forest, avoiding several traps, and finally reached the entrance of the valley.

At the entrance of the valley, two huge stone lions are guarding it. The eyes of the stone lions are flashing with a strange red light, as if warning the newcomers.

"This is the guardian beast of the Blood Knife Sect. Everyone be careful." Qingshuang reminded in a low voice.

Luo Chen nodded, and began to cast magic, trying to crack the mechanism of the stone lion.

However, before he could make any move.

The stone lion suddenly widened its eyes and began to move.

The sudden movement of the stone lion startled both Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, but Luo Chen reacted quickly and immediately swung his sword to meet the attack.

The sword light and the sharp claws of the stone lion intersected in the air, making a harsh metal collision sound.

Qingshuang cast a spell nearby, trying to use frost to stop the stone lion's movements.

"This stone lion seems to have been imbued with some mysterious power by the Blood Knife Sect. We have to be careful when dealing with it." Qingshuang reminded while casting a spell.

Luo Chen nodded, he took a deep breath, injected his magic power into the sword, and the tip of the sword began to flash with dazzling light.

He shouted loudly, and the sword energy was like a rainbow, piercing straight into the chest of the stone lion.

The tip of the sword collided with the hard body of the stone lion with a loud bang. A big hole was hit in the chest of the stone lion and stone chips flew everywhere.

"Hurry, now is the time!" Luo Chen shouted, leading the team to quickly pass through the stone lions' defense line and rush into the valley.

Inside the valley, the Blood Knife Sect’s headquarters complex looked eerie and strange in the night.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang led everyone to approach cautiously. They knew that the real battle had just begun.

"Everyone, spread out and look for the leader and important figures of the Blood Knife Sect. Once you find them, notify me immediately." Luo Chen ordered in a low voice.

The team quickly dispersed, and Luo Chen and Qing Shuang headed towards the main hall.

They passed through winding corridors and avoided several patrolling Blood Knife Sect disciples.

At a corner, they suddenly heard a fierce fight. (End of this chapter)