The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Three days later.

Upon receiving news that the righteous path was gathering in Pingding Prefecture, the demonic sect was on high alert. Yang Lianting sent Sang San Niang to Pingding Prefecture to oversee the situation, and also dispatched several elders of the yellow robe level to Pingding Prefecture.

Unlike Ren Woxing, who also had many skilled fighters under his command, most of them were killed during the siege of Jiang Ning, leaving Ren Woxing's side with few elder-level experts by the time of the final battle.

However, the demonic sect experts under Dongfang Bubai's command did not suffer any losses, and even absorbed Ren Woxing's original subordinates, making their number quite considerable.

Pingding Prefecture is the most important base of the Demonic Sect besides its main camp, Blackwood Cliff. It can be said to be the second largest base. Yang Lianting attaches great importance to it. He not only sent many of his own experts, but also sent Xie Feng over.

In addition, Yang Lianting also persuaded Tong Baixiong, who brought many of his men to Pingding Prefecture.

Pingding Prefecture is now heavily guarded by the Demonic Cult, making it difficult to breach.

"Reporting to Master Jiang, we are now less than ten miles from Pingding Prefecture."

A member of the underworld reported this.

Jiang Ning nodded, then looked at the crowd.

"Dear senior uncles and elder brothers, what are your opinions?"

Mr. Mo pondered for a moment.

"There are many demonic sects in Pingding Prefecture now, and the city gates are heavily guarded. We don't know what the situation is inside, or which demonic sect experts are stationed there. If we want to break through Pingding Prefecture, we are afraid of losing too many manpower."

"We have just arrived in Pingding Prefecture, and our fellow martial artists are all somewhat exhausted. Why not rest for the night, gather intelligence within the city, and see which experts the Demonic Sect has before making a decision?"

"Mr. Mo is absolutely right."

Zhenshanzi echoed this sentiment.

Seeing that the two were of one mind, Abbess Qingzhu, who had originally planned to launch a direct attack, remained silent, but secretly felt that it was a pity that Tianmen Daoist was no longer available.

If Tianmen Daoist were here now, he would definitely do it without saying a word.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning asked the others for their thoughts, pondered for a moment, and then nodded.

"Then so be it. We'll send people into the city to gather intelligence after dark."

"Sect Leader, I'm willing to go!"

Linghu Chong volunteered.

"Senior Brother?"

Jiang Ning pondered for a moment upon seeing this.

Linghu Chong's martial arts skills are good, but he alone is not enough; more people are needed.

Then several more people stepped forward to recommend themselves. They were all experts from various schools and were all known for their outstanding lightness skills.

Jiang Ning then selected several more experts from within the sect and instructed them to enter the city together to investigate after nightfall.

"Yes!"

The group cupped their hands in greeting and said that once it got dark, they would use their light-footed skills to enter the city.

Jiang Ning and his men set up camp outside and waited for news.

The next morning, the group that had gone into the city to gather intelligence returned.

"Reporting to the True Immortal..."

An Emei master reported the situation in the city to Jiang Ning, and also mentioned a certain person.

"We found Xie Feng, the long-lost leader of the Beggars' Sect, in the city. He must have joined the Demonic Sect now."

Jie Feng?

Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow.

Chapter 780: A Sword Pierces the City Gate

Several months have passed since Jie Feng disappeared. Everyone thought he had gone into hiding, but it turns out he has joined the Demonic Sect.

This is truly a case of choosing the path to hell when there's a way to heaven.

The leaders and experts from various sects present were all filled with righteous indignation upon hearing this.

"This Jie Feng used to be the leader of the Beggars' Sect, but now he's colluding with the Demonic Sect. He deserves to die!"

"That's right. Before, after Master Jiang slaughtered the Beggars' Sect branch, Xie Feng was still trying to deny it, saying it was just the branch's doing. Now that the truth is out, he's directly defected to the Demonic Sect. I think he's had this idea all along!"

"This kind of scoundrel deserves to be killed!"

The masters from all factions were furious and wished they could get rid of Xie Feng as soon as possible.

"Alliance Leader."

A master from the Emei Sect stepped forward and said, "In my opinion, now is the time to attack Pingding Prefecture."

The situation in Pingding Prefecture has been investigated to a sufficient extent. Although there are many experts in the city, there is a very important piece of information: Dongfang Bubai is not in the city. This relieved everyone.

I won't go into the current situation. Although some sects and martial arts practitioners haven't arrived yet, they have quite a few experts, and with Jiang Ning in charge, they can definitely launch an attack.

"Alliance Leader, we, the Emei Sect, are willing to be the vanguard, charge into the city, and open the city gates for you all."

Abbess Qingzhu volunteered.

The entire Emei sect, from top to bottom, is full of warmongers; in their eyes, there is only one word.

dry.

Even Zhenshanzi and Mr. Mo Da had no objections.

Jiang Ning glanced at the crowd around him and nodded.

"Pass down the order to attack Pingding Prefecture immediately."

Everyone bowed.

"Yes."

……

"Master... no, Elder, I have a feeling of unease."

Within Pingding Prefecture.

A former elder of the Beggars' Sect, now dressed in the robes of the Demonic Sect, looked at Xie Feng with a worried expression and asked.

"The righteous path is outside the city now, and Jiang Ning is stationed there. There are only us people inside the city. The leader is not here. I have a feeling that we cannot defend Pingding Prefecture."

Jie Feng glanced at the followers around him and whispered a reprimand.

"Keep your voice down."

If others heard that they were already afraid of failure before they had even won, and that reached Yang Lianting's ears, it would be disastrous.

"What are you afraid of?"

Jie Feng said with a stern face, “The sect leader’s martial arts are unparalleled and no one can rival him. The Divine Sect’s power has suppressed the righteous path for many years. Now, would the Divine Sect be afraid of them?”

Now Jie Feng has completely embraced it, referring to himself as a member of the cult when he speaks.

"So what if Jiang Ning is stationed here? We are guarding the city. What can he do? Can he split the city gate in two with a single sword?"

As he spoke, Jie Feng's words carried a hint of disdain. Just as he was about to continue, he suddenly noticed that the people around him tensed up and looked ahead.

Jie Feng followed the gaze and saw a large group of people standing in the distance, with several large flags fluttering in the wind.

A man stood in front of the crowd, holding a sword, not far from the city gate.

"Jiangning?"

Upon seeing the person's face clearly, Jie Feng subconsciously took a step back, but then remembered that he was in the city and felt slightly relieved.

At this moment, several people were standing on the city wall. One of them was burly with a full head of white hair but exuded a fierce aura. The other person was petite. They were Tong Baixiong, Sang Sanniang, and other elders.

"Is this person Jiang Ning?"

Tong Baixiong looked at Jiang Ning not far away and frowned as he spoke.

"Yes, it's him."

Sang San Niang nodded.

Seeing that the opponent was alone and exposed to the attack range, Tong Baixiong nodded.

"He certainly has some guts."

"But what is the meaning of him stepping forward alone? Does he want to negotiate peace with my religion?"

Tong Baixiong frowned slightly. The next second, he saw Jiang Ning raise the Zhenwu Sword slightly, the sword blade shrouded in a sword light, and a dangerous aura made people's hearts tremble.

"wrong!"

Tong Baixiong's expression changed, and he immediately shouted.

"shoot!"

The demonic archers, who were already prepared, had drawn their bows and nocked their arrows. The next second, the arrows were released in unison, raining down on Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning remained indifferent, making no move, and a layer of water appeared around him just as the arrow was about to be shot.

It was his protective aura.

All the arrows seemed powerless after striking the protective aura and fell to the ground with a clatter.

The sword's blade surged with sword energy, emanating a chilling aura.

After an unknown period of preparation, Jiang Ning raised his sword and swept it out, unleashing a massive sword aura that no one had ever seen before, cut vertically.

"This……"

"Is this something a human could do?"

A martial arts practitioner muttered to himself, his eyes glazed over.

Both the demonic sect and the righteous sect were stunned by this sword energy.

They had never seen anyone unleash such immense sword energy; it was simply beyond the capabilities of ordinary people.

The sword energy slashed vertically, its edge carving a furrow in the ground.