One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

Wang Xuan looked at her face, which was contorted with fear, his eyes showing no emotion, only a cold indifference.

He didn't even bother to say a word of nonsense, and suddenly tightened his grip on the butterfly's neck!

"Crack——!"

A sharp, teeth-grinding cracking sound rang out, particularly jarring in the silent battlefield shrouded by the Qimen Dunjia formation.

Butterfly's eyes, once filled with madness and resentment, instantly lost all their luster.

His head tilted to one side at an unnatural angle, and all the struggles, all the ambitions, all the hatred came to an abrupt end with that soft sound.

The mastermind behind this operation, who had been lurking in Northeast China for decades, was "Butterfly."

He died just like that! Like a real butterfly, easily crushed.

Chapter 110 Solution

Just as Wang Xuan casually tossed Die's limp corpse onto the ground like a rag, his fair, jade-like hands barely stained with blood.

A rapid and furious roar of a car engine approached from afar, breaking the brief silence of the battlefield.

A black SUV sped up the mountain road at near-out-of-control speed, kicking up clouds of dust. Before it could even come to a complete stop, the door was kicked open from the inside!

A figure shot out of the car like a cannonball, landing heavily and kicking up a cloud of dust.

The newcomer was tall, but the fierce and tyrannical aura emanating from him was like a tangible gale, instantly sweeping across the entire battlefield and causing the temperature to drop several degrees.

It was none other than Lü Ci, one of the Ten Elders!

His eyes gleamed red, veins bulged on his forehead, and the hideous scar on his face twitched slightly with excitement, making him appear even more terrifying.

Upon receiving the news, he rushed over at top speed, almost without stopping.

Hirayama! Hirumaru! These two words were like a curse, instantly igniting the deep-seated hatred he had suppressed for decades!

If he couldn't personally kill a few scumbags from Bihe Mountain, Lü Ci would never have a clear conscience in his life!

Lu Ci's gaze was like a quenched knife, instantly sweeping across the entire scene, and immediately settling on Wang Xuan, who had just thrown away the butterfly's corpse, and the corpse at his feet wearing a distinctive cheongsam and with disheveled white hair.

Although decades have passed, he will never forget that nauseating, unique aura belonging to the core members of Bihe Mountain!

"You little bastards!! It really is you bunch of persistent bastards!!"

Lu Ci's roar was like that of a wounded beast, filled with deep-seated resentment and a crazy sense of satisfaction at the imminent revenge!

Without uttering a single word, and without even greeting Gao Lian or Wang Xuan, Lü Ci's vast and pure Ruyi Jin True Qi erupted forth!

"Om-!"

In an instant, all the remaining Hieiyama ninjas present felt the air around them become thick and heavy, as if they were sinking into an invisible swamp!

Immediately afterwards, countless invisible and intangible Ruyi Forces, yet containing terrifying penetrating and shock-inducing power, seemed to emerge out of thin air from all directions.

Like countless invisible hammers and sharp needles, they bombarded and pierced them relentlessly!

Screams, the cracking of bones, and the muffled thuds of shattered internal organs rose and fell! Lu Ci unleashed his fury, holding nothing back, displaying the unpredictable and domineering nature of the Ruyi Force to its fullest extent.

Those Hieiyama ninjas who were still putting up a stubborn resistance fell like harvested wheat under this overwhelming attack!

Some had bizarrely sunken chests, some bled from all seven orifices, and some had their heart meridians shattered from the inside by an invisible force!

This sudden and terrifying attack from the Ten Elders instantly shattered the remaining enemy's will to resist!

When the people on Na Du Tong's side saw that Wang Xuan had dealt with the leader and that Lü Ci, a powerful ally, had joined the battlefield in such a ferocious manner, their morale soared!

"Kill! Leave no one behind!"

Deng Youfu roared, his immortal aura growing even stronger. With a single punch, he sent a ninja who was trying to escape flying backward, crashing into a tree and breaking his bones.

Feng Baobao moved like the wind, her Okamoto 0.01 drawing a deadly arc, each flash inevitably bringing a spray of blood, her efficiency was frighteningly high.

Zhang Chulan also used the Golden Light Spell and Thunder Technique, shuttling around the edge of the battlefield, clearing out the enemies who had been severely injured by Lü Ci's Ruyi Force but were not yet completely dead.

The battle situation on the scene, due to Lü Ci's arrival, instantly changed from a tense standoff to a one-sided massacre!

However, the most chilling figures in this massacre were still Wang Xuan and Lü Ci.

Wang Xuan's figure appeared and disappeared within the Qimen formation. He no longer used wide-ranging attacks, but instead moved as if strolling leisurely.

Wherever it passed, the Hieiyama ninjas who tried to form formations or use ninjutsu would only see a white shadow flash before their eyes, and then feel a sharp pain or coldness in their throat, heart, or between their eyebrows, and then their consciousness would quickly sink into darkness.

His methods were simple and efficient, carrying an extreme coldness that showed an utter disregard for life.

Lü Ci, on the other hand, has a completely different style.

Like a vengeful lion, he specifically targets ninjas who appear to be minor leaders or have slightly stronger abilities.

The Ruyi Force in his hands is ever-changing; sometimes it is fierce and unparalleled, blasting people into pieces; sometimes it is subtle and vicious, penetrating the body and destroying meridians and organs, causing people to die in extreme pain.

He seemed to want to unleash all the pain of losing his brother back then, as well as the hatred that had accumulated over the decades, onto these descendants of his enemies!

Before these two formidable figures, the remnants of Mount Hiei, the so-called elite ninjas, were utterly no match for them, like clay chickens and earthenware dogs!

Their ninjutsu, hidden weapons, and poisons appeared pale and powerless in the face of an absolute disparity in strength and a frenzied rage for revenge.

The battle didn't last long.

When the last ninja who was putting up a stubborn resistance was silently slit in the throat from behind by Feng Baobao and fell limply to the ground, the entire Black Wind Ridge battlefield was over.

Apart from the whistling of the wind through the treetops and the heavy breathing of the crowd, there was no other sound.

The remaining forces of Bihe Mountain, except for a few who were specifically ordered to be kept alive (mainly for interrogation), have been completely wiped out!

The open space was littered with corpses dressed in black, their bodies lying haphazardly. Blood soaked the soil, and the air was thick with an overwhelming stench of blood.

Lu Ci stood amidst the pile of corpses, his chest rising and falling slightly. His crimson eyes slowly swept over the carnage he had created, and the violent expression on his face gradually subsided.

Instead, he felt a sense of emptiness and relief after avenging his great grudge, and he exhaled a long, deep breath of foul air tinged with the smell of blood.

Wang Xuanze had already dispelled the Reverse Life Triple Technique and the Wind After Qimen, and returned to his simple cloth clothes. He stood aside with a calm expression, as if the bloody massacre just now had nothing to do with him.

Among those deliberately spared, Yohei Aoyama stood out as particularly "pragmatic."

As soon as Lü Ci appeared and displayed overwhelming strength, he readily gave up resistance and even raised his hands to signal surrender.

At this moment, he was being guarded by two company employees, his face bearing a complex expression that seemed both relieved and helpless.

He is a crucial source of intelligence, and the company needs to extract information from him about whether there are any remaining scattered members of the Bihe Mountain organization lurking in the shadows, and about the network they have cultivated over the years.

Looking at the scene before him, Gao Lian finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart. This operation had mobilized a large amount of resources and laid a tight net, with the goal of wiping out the main force of the Bihe Mountain remnants, who had been lurking for decades and were like a persistent, malignant tumor!

Previously, they had broken into smaller groups and remained extremely well-hidden. The company was hesitant to act rashly, fearing that alerting them would cause them to disappear completely or lead to them causing even greater damage.

Now that the main force has perished here, the remaining small fry, having lost their leader and organization, will only need to be dealt with in a matter of time.

Moreover, taking this opportunity, the company also followed the clues and found several "insiders" who had been corrupted by Biheshan for a long time and provided intelligence. It can be said that this cancer was completely eradicated, and the plan was executed perfectly!

"Clean up the battlefield, tally the results, and escort the prisoners back for interrogation!"

Gao Lian gave the order in a deep voice, his voice tinged with weariness, but more so with a sense of relief after completing a major task.

The employees immediately got to work. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the trees, illuminating the clearing that had just been ravaged by bloodshed, reflecting the gradually cooling corpses, and also the weary yet resolute faces of the survivors.

The hidden danger that had persisted for decades has finally been brought to a bloody end today on this black soil.

Chapter 111 The End

The stench of blood on Black Wind Ridge had not completely dissipated, and the birds in the forest were still frightened and had not returned.

After the clamor of battle subsided, all that remained was devastation and deathly silence.

The company's staff, well-trained, began clearing the battlefield, collecting the bodies, and gathering any possible evidence and clues; everything proceeded smoothly and methodically.

Wang Xuan, Gao Lian, Lü Ci, Zhang Chulan, Deng Youfu, and other core members gathered at a relatively clean spot on the edge of the open space.

The atmosphere was completely different from the previous somber mood. Although it was still heavy, it had a more relaxed and concluding feel to it.

Gao Lian had just finished an encrypted call with Zhao Fangxu at headquarters. His face showed undisguised excitement and a hint of relieved exhaustion. He strode to Wang Xuan and solemnly clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

"Master Wang! The fact that we were able to wipe out this group of scourges so easily this time is all thanks to your brilliant strategies and great help!"

Chairman Zhao from headquarters just called personally, highly praising the results of this operation and especially commending your brilliant plan to "lure the snake out of its hole and capture it all in one fell swoop"!

On behalf of the Northeast region, I thank you again!

His gratitude was palpable.

If Wang Xuan hadn't proposed this plan, the company would have had to spend countless days and efforts to get rid of these deeply entrenched rats, and might even have remained completely unaware of their activities.

Lu Ci, who was standing to the side, had already suppressed most of the terrifying ferocity around him, but his eyes were still as sharp as knives.

As he listened to Gao Lian's words, his gaze involuntarily fell on Wang Xuan again, filled with scrutiny and inquiry.

Lu Ci raised an eyebrow and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Did he orchestrate this?"

He pointed at Wang Xuan, his tone tinged with surprise.

From the moment Lü Ci first saw Wang Xuan's radiant white skin and naturally flowing Qi, a storm raged within him.

That image, that aura, were so similar to the extraordinary and brilliant Immortal Zuo Ruotong of Daying, who was famous in the world of supernatural beings, decades ago in his memory!

Especially when Wang Xuan made his move, the pure and powerful Qi of the Reverse Life Triple Realm confirmed this to him.

Upon hearing Gao Lian confirm that Wang Xuan was the mastermind behind the plan, Lü Ci became even more interested in this mysterious young man.

He sized Wang Xuan up and down, his eyes, which seemed to see right through people, narrowed, and he asked directly, his tone carrying the unquestionable authority characteristic of the Ten Elders:

"Young man, with your skills... who is your master? And what is your connection with the Trinity Sect from back then?"

Faced with Lü Ci's almost interrogative probing, Wang Xuan did not show the slightest fear or dissatisfaction. He simply smiled faintly, a smile that was peaceful yet carried a sense of detachment.

He showed neither respect because of the other person's status nor anger because of their attitude; it was as if he were merely stating a fact unrelated to himself.

"Senior Lü."

Wang Xuan nodded slightly as a greeting, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

"I have no formal teacher; it was only by chance that I learned the Threefold Reversal of Life from the Sanyi Sect. If I had to name a sect, I would say I am half a member of the Sanyi Sect."

His answer was watertight, clearly stating the source of his methods while avoiding specific details of the inheritance, attributing everything to "coincidence".

Wang Xuan felt little emotion towards Lü Ci. He knew Lü Ci's past, his ruthless methods, his extreme actions, and his willingness to use any means necessary for his family's interests. But what did any of that matter to Wang Xuan?

He has his own principles and bottom line in his actions. Whether Lü Ci is good or evil, right or wrong, as long as he doesn't provoke him, he won't bother with him.

But if the other party dares to be so blind as to come up to him and try to scheme or threaten him, he wouldn't mind letting them experience what's what, no matter what kind of senior they are.

After hearing Wang Xuan's answer, Lü Ci gave him a deep look, his shrewd old eyes flashing as if he were weighing something.

After a moment, he simply nodded, uttered a vague "hmm" from his throat, and did not pursue the matter further.

His purpose for this trip was very clear: to personally settle the blood feud with Hieiyama and to confirm the whereabouts of the demon sword Hirumaru.

Now that the main force of Bihe Mountain has been wiped out, the great hatred in his heart has been avenged; as for Hirumaru, Gao Lian has also privately told him that the evil sword has long been destroyed by Wang Xuan and has become a piece of ordinary iron.

For him, with this matter settled, the two most important goals had been achieved.

As for Wang Xuan... this boy's strength is unfathomable, his origins are mysterious, and he is deeply involved with the Sanyi Sect, which has been missing for many years.

Lu Ci could sense the other person's aura of being unassuming yet possessing a hidden sharpness. Such a person usually wouldn't cause trouble unless their interests were threatened.

The Lü family had no old grudges with this person, nor any current conflicts of interest. Since the other party was clearly unwilling to discuss the matter further, he naturally wouldn't make a fool of himself by trying to delve into it or win him over.

Maintaining the status quo and not interfering with each other is the best way to get along.

"Now that this matter is settled, I will not linger any longer."

Lu Ci said something to Gao Lian as a farewell. He glanced at Wang Xuan with a complicated look in his eyes, then said nothing more.

He turned and walked back to the car he had come from, his figure quickly disappearing into the tree-lined road. He came suddenly and left just as quickly.

With Lü Ci gone, the atmosphere in the room eased considerably. Gao Lian directed everyone to speed up the cleanup.

The bodies of the Hieiyama ninjas were bagged and transported away for further identification and processing.

The bloodstains were cleaned up, and the signs of battle were smoothed over as much as possible.

By the time everything was basically settled, the sun was already setting in the west, turning the sky a deep orange-red.

Gao Lian invited Wang Xuan, Zhang Chulan, and others to return to Fengtian together to prepare a banquet to celebrate their victory, but Wang Xuan politely declined.

"Master Gao, now that this matter is settled, I should return."