Wuxia: Become the 100-Victory Sword King at the Beginning

Chapter 140 140. Liu Tingting sets an ambush, Shi Feiyang falls into a desperate situation and breaks the deadlock
In the dead of winter, the narrow valley of Hengshan Mountain resembles a ghostly place sealed by the freezing cold. The fierce wind, like a mad beast, rampages through the canyon, emitting a shrill howl that threatens to tear everything in the world to shreds.

The valley was filled with thick fog, a materialized haze that weighed heavily on everyone's heart, making it difficult to breathe. The surrounding mountains were already covered in snow, and beneath the silvery white, an endless desolation was revealed.

The exposed rocks are riddled with holes eroded by the cold wind, like a series of weathered and painful faces.

Wu Zhongqiang endured the severe pain in his body, as if millions of steel needles were piercing his body.

His brows were tightly furrowed as if they could pinch a fly to death, and his eyes were full of anxiety as he looked at Shi Feiyang.

His eyes showed both worry about the current predicament and deep anticipation for Shi Feiyang. "Master, what should we do in this situation? Our brothers are all injured like this. We're counting on you to make the decision on what to do next."

As he spoke, he moved his body slightly, trying to relieve the severe pain from the wound.

This slight movement seemed to trigger a switch in the wound, causing him to gasp in pain. Beads of sweat, the size of beans, slid down his dusty cheeks like beads from a broken string, leaving clear streaks on his grime-covered face.

Shi Feiyang looked solemn, his deep eyes like a bottomless cold pond, revealing determination and thought.

He glanced at the injured brothers around him, and a pang of pain pierced his heart. These brothers who had been through life and death with him were now lying wounded in this icy canyon.

Shi Feiyang took a deep breath, and the cold wind rushed into his lungs through his nasal cavity, bringing a stinging sensation, but also making him more awake.

"Since everyone has been injured so badly, a long journey is not conducive to recovery, so just stay here and recuperate for the time being. Xie Wen, Miao Menlong, Shan Zhi, the three of you lead some disciples back to Jiangnan immediately. Our foundation in Jiangnan cannot be disrupted, someone must go back to take charge and handle various affairs, and at the same time be prepared to respond just in case." As Shi Feiyang spoke, his eyes were as firm as torches, and his logic was clear. Every word seemed to carry a reassuring power, like the warm sun in winter, bringing a touch of warmth to everyone.

Gong Simeng was already filled with anxiety over the robbery of Suzaku and Baihu, and upon hearing Shi Feiyang's plan, her discontent erupted like a volcano. Her pretty face flushed red like a ripe tomato, and tears shone faintly in her eyes, like a lake about to burst its banks.

With a tone thick with jealousy and questioning, he shouted at Shi Feiyang: "Humph, do you really think we can't see it? In fact, you are reluctant to leave here, right? You are worried about that little nun Yili, right? It's time now, and you are still only concerned with your love affairs! Our brothers are seriously injured, Suzaku and Baihu have been kidnapped, there are so many important things before us, and you..."

Gong Simeng became more and more excited as she spoke, and her voice unconsciously rose a few notches. At the end of her speech, her chest heaved violently, and she was obviously very angry.

On the surface, she kept talking about the safety of the auspicious beast and her brothers, but the slightly trembling tone of her voice and the reproachful look in her eyes when she looked at Shi Feiyang all revealed her deep-seated jealousy of Shi Feiyang's concern for Yili.

Shi Feiyang's previously calm and resolute expression froze instantly when he heard Gong Simeng's words, which were filled with strong jealousy and accusations. His eyes widened slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in them. He obviously didn't expect Gong Simeng to vent her dissatisfaction so bluntly at this moment.

In an instant, a blush quietly crept up Shi Feiyang's ears, and even his neck turned slightly red. This was his instinctive reaction after Gong Simeng touched upon his hidden emotions.

His lips subconsciously opened slightly, as if he wanted to argue immediately, but when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back.

His eyes subconsciously wandered away, not daring to look directly into Gong Simeng's eyes full of questioning and anger, like a child who had been caught doing something wrong.

His right hand unconsciously raised up and gently scratched the back of his head. This small action, which rarely happened in normal times, now exposed his inner panic.

After a brief silence, Shi Feiyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He slowly turned his head and refocused his gaze on Gong Simeng's face. The panic in his eyes had faded, replaced by sincerity and determination.

He looked directly into Gong Simeng's eyes and said in a calm but unquestionable tone, "Simeng, I understand how you feel right now. Everyone is worried, and so am I. I do worry about Yili, but this does not conflict with my responsibility to my brothers and to the Xiongying Society. Leaving everyone here to recuperate is the safest solution at the moment, and sending Xie Wen and the others back to Jiangnan is also for our long-term planning. I know what's going on, and I will never let personal feelings ruin important matters."

Gong Simeng listened to Shi Feiyang's explanation, but the anger in her heart did not completely dissipate. She bit her lower lip, and her bright red lower lip turned pale in an instant. Her eyes were red, and she said stubbornly: "I understand the truth, but I am really worried about Zhuque and Baihu being kidnapped. They are the capable members of our Xiongying Association. What if that evil woman Liu Tingting harms them..."

As she spoke, Gong Simeng's voice choked with sobs, tears welling up in her eyes, threatening to burst out at any moment. The tragic scenes of Suzaku and Baihu being tortured by Liu Tingting kept appearing in her mind, and her heart felt as if it were being gnawed by millions of ants.

At this time, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen stepped forward, clasped his fists, and said, "Chief, I would like to lead a few brothers with excellent Qinggong skills to follow the direction Liu Tingting left. Perhaps we can discover their hiding place and gain an advantage in the rescue."

There was determination and resolve in his eyes, as if he had already seen where Liu Tingting was hiding.

Shi Feiyang's eyes flashed with approval, and he nodded, "Okay, Xie Wen, I'll leave this matter to you. Please proceed with caution, and if you discover anything, send a pigeon back immediately."

Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi also stood up and said in unison, "Master, we two are willing to assist Brother Xie in the investigation and will definitely not let you down."

Xie Wen, Shan Zhi, and Miao Menlong were filled with worry and reluctance as their brothers were injured. Looking at the men lying on the ground, including "Iron Palm" Wu Zhong, "Double-Edged Blade" Xiao Lingling, "Round Barrel" Lu De De, "Bamboo Pole" Jiang Huotian, and "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun, their hearts ached.

These are good brothers who fought side by side with them and lived and died with them. Now they are injured and I have to leave first. I am really worried.

They felt that it would be better to stay and help Shi Feiyang, so they did not leave immediately upon being ordered to do so.

Xie Wen looked at the injured brothers, his eyes filled with concern and reluctance, and said, "Master, we cannot bear to see our brothers injured like this. But we also know that tracking down Liu Tingting's whereabouts is of vital importance. We will return to reunite with everyone as soon as possible."

Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi also nodded, their eyes filled with determination and affection.

Shi Feiyang looked at them, feeling relieved. "With the three of you out there, I'm relieved. Remember, safety comes first. Don't act rashly."

After making all the arrangements, Xie Wen, Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi quickly selected several elite disciples, took some dry food and water, and rushed in the direction where Liu Tingting had left.

Shi Feiyang stood still, his eyes closely following the backs of Xie Wen, Miao Menlong and Shan Zhiyuan. The biting cold wind cut his face like a knife, but it could not cut off the worry and determination in his heart.

He secretly clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the exertion, and silently swore in his heart: "Liu Tingting, just wait, I will definitely rescue Suzaku and Baihu safely, and make you pay a heavy price for your actions."

At this moment, the whistling cold wind seemed to cheer for Shi Feiyang's oath, making his clothes rustle.

At the same time, the heroes who stayed in the base to recuperate also cheered up.

Wu Zhongqiang endured the severe pain from his wound. His face was as pale as paper and beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks, but he still held on and directed the uninjured disciples to strengthen the defense of the base.

His eyes were determined, not missing any possible defensive loopholes, and he was always on guard against Liu Tingting's next attack.

"Double-headed Blade" Xiao Lingling and "Iron Flute Scholar" Xiang Kun surrounded Shi Feiyang. The three of them had serious expressions and discussed the plan to rescue Suzaku and Baihu together.

Sometimes they frowned and fell into deep thought, and sometimes they argued fiercely, expressing their own opinions and not missing any possible clues and solutions.

Shi Feiyang discussed the matter with the others while making his own calculations. He knew that Liu Tingting was a meticulous person and that the abduction of the auspicious beast must have been planned long ago. He also knew that rescuing Suzaku and White Tiger was urgent, so he immediately and methodically implemented a series of measures.

He first quickly sent a "pigeon letter" to the various branches of the Xiongying Society in the south of the Yangtze River and the northwest, describing in detail the characteristics of Liu Tingting and the direction of her possible escape. His words were urgent, and he strictly ordered all strongholds to keep a close eye on Liu Tingting's whereabouts and report back immediately if they found her.

Afterwards, he carefully selected a group of elite disciples with strong martial arts skills and meticulous minds to form a rescue team.

He personally conducted special training for the team members, simulating various dangerous scenarios that might be encountered, formulating response strategies, and improving the team's combat capabilities and tacit understanding.

At the same time, he also equipped the team members with various sophisticated weapons and equipment, as well as elixirs that can cure all kinds of poisons, just in case.

In terms of intelligence gathering, Shi Feiyang arranged multiple groups of spies to go deep into crowded places such as taverns and inns in the surrounding towns to spread news about Liu Tingting's kidnapping in order to lure out people who might know the inside story.

Anyone who provides useful clues will be rewarded handsomely.

On the other hand, Liu Tingting went through untold hardships and finally captured the legendary Vermillion Bird and White Tiger, two extremely rare auspicious beasts.

However, the huge size of these two auspicious beasts brought her many difficult problems.

Although Liu Tingting possesses extraordinary strength and can lift the necks of Suzaku and White Tiger with both hands, carrying these two behemoths for a long time is undoubtedly a daunting challenge for her.

In the cold winter, the sky and the earth seem to be covered by a thick ice curtain, and the cold wind is like a roaring beast, tearing everything apart wantonly.

Liu Tingting looked solemn, knowing that she could not stay on the ground, otherwise her whereabouts would easily be exposed.

She used her superb magic and displayed peerless lightness skills, and she soared into the air like an arrow and flew into the distance.

Her figure was light, like a black lightning, cutting through the sky, leaving only a faint afterimage behind her.

Every movement she made was smooth and natural, as if she had become one with the world. With a light tap of her feet, she could fly several feet in the air.

Thanks to her extraordinary lightness skills, Liu Tingting felt relaxed in the first half hour. But after more than an hour, even though she possessed some magical skills, she gradually found it difficult to cope.

Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which instantly condensed into ice beads in the cold wind. Her breathing became rapid, and her arms were sore from carrying the auspicious beast for a long time.

But the strong obsession in her heart supported her to move forward, which was to eat the auspicious beasts and use their power to become an immortal as soon as possible.

After an hour's flight, Liu Tingting had already crossed thousands of mountains and rivers from the northwest and arrived in the Central Plains, with Luoyang City right in front of her.

Luoyang City is still prosperous, with people coming and going, and it is very lively.

But Liu Tingting felt guilty and avoided looking around, not daring to stay in the city for long.

She knew very well that it would be too conspicuous to bring these two auspicious beasts with her, and she had to find a safe place to hide as soon as possible.

After much deliberation, she finally decided to temporarily hide in the mountains near Luoyang.

This mountain looks particularly gloomy and terrifying under the cover of this cold winter.

The ancient trees on the mountain are towering, and their branches and leaves are intertwined, blocking out the sun, making the entire mountain shrouded in darkness.

Layers of mist shroud the mountains, like a mysterious veil, hiding everything within. Countless emperors and generals are buried here, with tombs scattered across the landscape in various shapes.

Some are tall and majestic, showing the royal majesty; others are dilapidated and gradually forgotten under the erosion of time.

Every night, there are often gusts of eerie wind sounds coming from the mountains, like the howling of ghosts and wolves, which makes people feel creepy.

Most people wouldn't dare to set foot here even during the day, let alone at night.

Liu Tingting stepped into Beimang Mountain and looked at the gloomy scene around her. The corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a smug smile.

In her opinion, this is her perfect hiding place.

As she searched for a suitable cave, she secretly pondered, "These Vermillion Bird and White Tiger are both spiritual creatures of heaven and earth. If I can devour them and harness their power, I'll surely break through my bottleneck and ascend to immortality. By then, who in this world can contend with me? Shi Feiyang, just wait and see. I'll make you regret your actions today."

Thinking of this, a trace of greed and madness flashed in Liu Tingting's eyes. She quickened her pace and walked towards the depths of the mountain. The cold wind whistled in her ears, as if playing a weird melody for her crazy behavior.

As she ran into the mountains carrying the two auspicious beasts, the biting cold wind whistled past her ears like a knife. She did not dare to slack off in the slightest, let alone walk on the ground.

Because she knew very well that these two auspicious beasts were hard to come by, she had to be vigilant at all times to prevent any accidents along the way, so as to prevent these precious treasures from being taken away by people with ulterior motives.

She secretly wondered how to find a safe and secluded place to properly house Suzaku and Baihu.

The mountain is low, but shrouded in clouds and mist, it seems to be a perfect hiding place.

She landed carefully in a dense forest and hid Suzaku and White Tiger in a secluded cave.

Afterwards, she set up layers of magical barriers at the entrance of the cave to ensure that no one could easily discover the whereabouts of the two auspicious beasts.

In the Central Plains in winter, the cold wind is like a knife, sweeping across the earth wantonly, as if to cut everything in the world into pieces.

The sky was gloomy, with thick lead-gray clouds piled up, as if they would come down at any time, making it hard to breathe.

The ground was already covered with a thick layer of frost. Looking around, it was a vast expanse of white, devoid of any life.

The trees on the roadside had bare branches and were shivering in the cold wind. Occasionally, a few yellow leaves were ruthlessly swept away by the wind, spinning in the air, drifting to an unknown direction.

After all, the Vermilion Bird and the White Tiger are auspicious beasts between heaven and earth, and their physical constitutions and fitness are completely different from those of ordinary beasts in the mortal world.

Shi Feiyang usually cherishes them very much. In order to prevent the two auspicious beasts from being stolen, he did not hesitate to spend a lot of precious medicinal materials to refine various magical pills such as "Shaohuan Dan", "Dahuan Dan", "Huxin Dan", "Juhun Dan", "Huanhun Dan", "Huhun Dan" and the extremely precious "Tianshan Snow Lotus Water" to feed them.

Because of this, Suzaku and White Tiger's physique became stronger and their vitality became extremely tenacious.

More importantly, they recognized Shi Feiyang as their master. Although they respected Madam Shi and obeyed her orders, once they were away from Shi Feiyang for more than two hours, their longing for him would surge like a tide. They would definitely try every possible means to break free and return to Shi Feiyang.

Soon, "Flying Eagle Detective" Xie Wen reported that Liu Tingting might have arrived in Luoyang, and a hidden master saw someone carrying two auspicious beasts and sneaking into the mountains near Luoyang.

Shi Feiyang immediately led the team to Luoyang, while Xie Wen, Miao Menlong and Shan Zhi stayed where they were to protect the safety of the injured brothers.

They rode their horses furiously, two people riding one horse and leading the other, rotating the horses from time to time, traveling day and night, and within two days, they entered Luoyang. Shi Feiyang thought for a moment and realized that Liu Tingting would hide the two auspicious beasts in Beimang Mountain.

So he led his people into Beimang Mountain.

The valley has a complex terrain, rugged rocks and difficult roads.

The valley is filled with layers of fog, like a mysterious veil, hiding the way forward. If you are not careful, you will lose your way.

The brothers groped their way forward cautiously, their footsteps on the moss-covered rocks. From time to time, someone slipped, making a dull sound that seemed particularly abrupt in this silent valley.

In the cave, Liu Tingting held a sharp blade, sharpening it, with greed and madness flashing in her eyes, as if she was going to eat Zhuque and Baihu alive in the next second.

However, at this time, the medicinal effects in Zhuque and Baihu's bodies had already subsided, and they had regained some vitality. They were not lambs to be slaughtered, and a thrilling battle began.

The Vermilion Bird held its head high, with the feathers on its neck standing up like burning flames, and its eyes were sharp and angry, just like a king whose territory had been invaded.

It let out a sharp cry, and the sound was like thunder that split the sky, echoing in the cave for a long time.

Then, it spread its wings, and its huge wings waved vigorously in the air like a pair of flaming cattail fans. Every wave brought up a hot whirlwind, which made a "whoosh" sound and rushed towards Liu Tingting. The air was filled with a pungent smell of burning, ignited by the hot breath.

The white tiger was like a small mountain ready to take action, standing firmly on its hind legs and waving its front paws in the air. Its claws flashed with cold light, like sharp blades.

It opened its bloody mouth and let out a deafening roar. The "wooo" sound echoed throughout the cave, shaking the broken stones on the stone wall to fall.

The roar was filled with anger and warning towards Liu Tingting, which made people shudder.

Liu Tingting relied on the strange magic she mastered and muttered to herself.

Her hands danced rapidly, casting a variety of dazzling spells. For a moment, the cave was filled with flashes of light, purple lightning, black smoke, green poisonous mist, and all kinds of strange spell elements intertwined.

Purple lightning crackled, carrying a powerful electric current as it swiftly struck the Vermillion Bird and the White Tiger; black smoke spread out like a surging tide, trying to envelop the auspicious beasts and suffocate them; the green poisonous fog emitted a disgusting odor, hissing as it spread towards the auspicious beasts. Wherever it went, the rocks were instantly corroded, making a hissing sound.

But after all, the Vermillion Bird and the White Tiger were auspicious beasts carefully cultivated by Shi Feiyang. Even if the effect of the medicine has worn off, their strength should not be underestimated.

Zhuque was light and agile, dodging left and right in the air like a nimble meteor, cleverly avoiding Liu Tingting's attacks.

Every time it dodges, it is accompanied by the rapid flapping of its wings, creating a "fluttering" sound in the wind.

The white tiger relied on its strong body to flexibly move between the gaps between the spells. Its huge body moved in the cave without making any dragging sound, and each step was steady and powerful.

The fighting became more intense, and the roar of spells clashing echoed in the cave.

The sound was like millions of bombs exploding at the same time, making the eardrums hurt.

The roar of the auspicious beast, the flapping of its wings, and the sound of the wind from the waving of tiger claws all intertwined together to form a thrilling melody of fierce battle.

The stone wall was hit by spells from time to time, splashing pieces of gravel that fell to the ground with a crackling sound.

Seeing this, Liu Tingting's face darkened, like the sky before a storm. She gritted her teeth, increased the power of her spell, moved her hands faster, and chanted the incantation more rapidly.

For a moment, the magical light in the cave became brighter, and various spells swept towards Suzaku and White Tiger like surging waves.

However, Suzaku and Baihu seemed to understand her intentions and cooperated with each other tacitly.

The Vermilion Bird circled in the air, and when the moment was right, it suddenly swooped down towards Liu Tingting. As its wings flapped, it brought up a gust of wind, making a whistling sound, as if it was going to sweep Liu Tingting into the wind.

The white tiger was waiting for an opportunity below. Once Liu Tingting dodged the Suzaku's attack, it would quickly swing its front paws and grab Liu Tingting's legs. The tiger's claws would cut through the air, making a "whoosh" sound.

They attacked and defended, up and down, making Liu Tingting's attacks fail repeatedly, making her scream in anger.

The air in the cave became hot due to the fierce battle, as if you were in a furnace.

The light of magic and the aura of the auspicious beast intertwined to form a strange and spectacular picture.

The purple magic light, the red Suzaku flame, and the white White Tiger spiritual light collided and intertwined with each other, illuminating the cave with colorful lights.

Liu Tingting was extremely anxious. She knew very well that if she couldn't get rid of Suzaku and Baihu as soon as possible, once they recovered their full strength, she would be doomed.

So, she gritted her teeth, veins popping on her forehead as she once again gathered her magical power. A thick layer of black light emanated from her body, a light that seemed to contain an endless amount of evil power, like a demon about to devour someone.

She pushed her hands forward, and the black light turned into a black torrent, carrying huge energy, rushing towards Suzaku and White Tiger. Wherever the torrent passed, the air was torn apart, making a "woooo" sound.

But Suzaku and White Tiger did not seem to be in a hurry to attack, they seemed to be waiting for something.

The Suzaku flew nimbly in the air, skillfully avoiding the impact of the black torrent. Every time it dodged, it flapped its wings rapidly, making a "fluttering" sound.

The white tiger dodged left and right on the ground. Its strong body moved freely in the cracks of the black torrent, and its claws left deep scratches on the ground.

They would occasionally launch one or two counterattacks. The Vermillion Bird would suddenly spit out a flame, and with a "boom", the flame would burn towards Liu Tingting; the White Tiger would suddenly pounce on Liu Tingting, and the tiger's roar would make the cave buzz, forcing Liu Tingting to concentrate on responding.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the cave. The "da da da" sound was particularly clear in the silent valley, breaking the tense and silent atmosphere.

Liu Tingting was startled. Could it be that someone else was chasing them? She quickly diverted her attention and listened attentively.

I could only hear the footsteps getting closer and closer, and there seemed to be shouts mixed in.

Liu Tingting was well aware of her difficult situation. The Vermillion Bird and the White Tiger were huge and resisted fiercely, making it extremely inconvenient to move with them.

In desperation, she could only cast that mysterious spell. She quickly formed seals with her hands, muttered something, and a strange purple light emanated from her body.

The light seemed to have life, like a nimble snake, winding towards Suzaku and White Tiger with a "sizzling" sound.

In the blink of an eye, the light enveloped the two auspicious beasts. The space around the beasts seemed to be solidified, unable to move, and then they were slowly sealed into the cave.

After sealing the auspicious beast, Liu Tingting did not dare to delay for even a moment and hurriedly left the cave and ran towards where the immortal cultivators were.

She knew very well that with the huge influence of the Xiongying Society and the wit of the Eagle Detective Xie Wen, Shi Feiyang would definitely follow the clues and track him down.

Only by relying on the power of the immortal cultivators can we find a glimmer of hope in this crisis-ridden situation and find some scapegoats to confuse the public.

With the assistance of the immortal cultivators, Liu Tingting carefully set up many traps in the valley.

The valley is full of traps and hidden dangers.

In some places, the ground seems flat, but in fact there are hidden flaps. Once triggered, you will fall into the abyss, and the sound of whistling wind can be heard from below. In some places, poisonous fog mechanisms are arranged. As long as someone approaches, deadly poisonous fog will be released. When the poisonous fog fills the air, a "hissing" sound will be made.

Liu Tingting's desire to become an immortal became stronger and stronger. She was determined that she must devour the two auspicious beasts here. Otherwise, once the auspicious beasts recovered their strength and skills, she would no longer be able to control them, let alone take them away.

However, whenever Liu Tingting tried to enter the cave, Suzaku and Baihu would fight her fiercely like mad lions.

The Vermilion Bird spread its huge wings and circled in the air. Every time it flapped its wings, it brought up a scorching whirlwind, which rushed towards Liu Tingting with a roar. The sound of the wind seemed to overturn the cave. The White Tiger stood on its hind legs, waving its front paws and letting out a deafening roar. The tiger's roar echoed in the valley, making people terrified.

They seemed to have seen through Liu Tingting's vicious plan and refused to allow her to get any closer.

In this dangerous valley, Shi Feiyang and his group were like a group of lone wolves lost in despair, groping their way forward cautiously.

The cold wind was like needles, piercing their bodies wantonly. Every step they took on the ground covered with snow and gravel made a dull "crunching" sound, which echoed in the dead silent valley, adding a bit of oppression.

The surrounding cliffs were like the bared fangs of a huge monster, ready to devour them at any time.

Suddenly, a crisp yet chilling "click" sound, like the laughter of a devil, broke the silence of the valley.

Shi Feiyang's heart suddenly tightened, and he secretly cried out, "Oh no!" In an instant, the valley seemed to have activated the mechanism of hell.

Countless hidden arrows whistled in from all directions, the sharp sound of them piercing the air like the screams of thousands of evil spirits, making one's scalp tingle. The hidden arrows were like dense raindrops, wrapped in the breath of death, and shot towards everyone in an overwhelming manner.

Shi Feiyang reacted quickly. At this critical moment, he shouted, "Be careful!" The sound was like the ringing of a huge bell, echoing throughout the valley and causing the snow around him to fall down.

Then, the Burmese knife in his hand danced freely in his hand like a nimble silver snake, the knife light flashed, and danced out a dazzling sword light and shadow, just like an indestructible silver light curtain.

The hidden arrows hit the blade, making a continuous "ding-dang-dang" crisp sound, like a rapid metal symphony.

Although Shi Feiyang tried his best to resist, the hidden arrows were too dense.

"Ouch!" Several shrill screams instantly tore through the tense atmosphere.

Some brothers had their arms scratched by hidden arrows, and blood was flowing slowly down their arms like a winding stream, quickly dyeing their clothes red. Against the backdrop of ice and snow, it looked particularly shocking; some brothers were shot in the legs, and their bodies staggered suddenly, almost falling to the ground, their whole bodies twisted in severe pain.

Everyone was filled with fear, but they knew it was not advisable to stay here for long. They endured the pain, gritted their teeth, and quickened their pace to move forward.

Every step was full of difficulty and caution. They kept their eyes wide open, always paying attention to every blade of grass and tree around them. Even the slightest movement would make them nervous, for fear of triggering the deadly trap again.

With the help of the mysterious power of the Xiuxian clan, Liu Tingting laid a dense spider web of spies in the valley.

These spies are like poisonous spiders hiding in the darkness, lurking in every corner of the valley.

Some hid in the dense grass, which swayed gently in the cold wind, as if their murderous breath; some lurked in the crevices of the rocks, using the cover of the rocks, like wild beasts waiting for an opportunity.

Every move of Shi Feiyang and his group seemed to be exposed under Liu Tingting's eyes.

Whenever Shi Feiyang and his group approached the hiding place of Suzaku and Baihu, Liu Tingting's conspiracy began to unfold.

A group of small groups of enemies suddenly emerged from all directions like a tide and harassed them frantically.

Although these enemies were not strong in individual combat capabilities, they had the advantage of large numbers and were familiar with the terrain of the valley. They made full use of the position of every rock and the cover of every tree.

They used the rocks and trees in the valley as natural cover and continued to attack Shi Feiyang and others.

Some of them suddenly jumped out from behind the rocks like ghosts, with long knives in their hands flashing with cold light, and slashed at Shi Feiyang with the sound of wind; some jumped down from the trees like falling meteors, holding daggers, and stabbed directly at the members of Shi Feiyang's team.

Their attacks came one after another without any gaps, like a surging tide, constantly impacting the defense line of Shi Feiyang and others, completely disrupting Shi Feiyang's originally careful rescue plan.

Shi Feiyang and his team members were caught in a difficult battle and had to distract themselves to deal with the attacks from all sides.

They blocked and charged left and right, waving their weapons tightly, and the shouts and sounds of weapons clashing were intertwined.

However, everyone's physical strength was gradually consumed.

Some brothers in the team were injured by arrows from the past, and the wounds became more painful in the cold environment. Coupled with the running in this rugged valley, their physical strength gradually decreased like a candle that was about to burn out.

Their steps became incredibly heavy, each one like dragging a thousand-pound burden. Each breath was rapid and heavy, panting heavily. Their fighting power was noticeably weakened, their faces filled with exhaustion and pain. Every step they took before was like returning from the brink of death.

Shi Feiyang looked at his injured brothers, his heart as if pierced deeply by thousands of needles, filled with worry.

But he knew very well that the upcoming fierce battle might be even more intense and brutal, and the condition of these injured team members would undoubtedly bring tremendous pressure to the already difficult rescue operation.

However, Shi Feiyang's inherent perseverance and sense of responsibility were fully aroused at this moment. While brandishing his Burmese sword to fend off the enemy's attacks, he loudly encouraged his fellow platoon members: "Brothers, we will be able to rescue Zhuque and Baihu soon. Hang in there! Victory is just around the corner!"

At the same time, his brain was working rapidly, thinking about how to break through the multiple defenses carefully arranged by Liu Tingting under the limited manpower and physical conditions and successfully rescue the two auspicious beasts.

Just as Shi Feiyang was concentrating on approaching the cave, thinking about how to rescue Zhuque and Baihu, suddenly, three figures rushed out from the darkness like ghosts and surrounded him in an instant.

(End of this chapter)