The folding knife sinks into the sand

Langzi Bay.

Outside the barbican, a wide riverbank was already packed with people.

News of the duel between two swords in Baisha County spread like wildfire.

This is a battle between the top experts in the county.

Naturally, it attracted a large number of curious people from the martial arts world to come and watch, and even martial arts people from neighboring counties came after hearing the news.

The crowd formed a circle, with two figures standing in the center.

With his hands behind his back, Dan Yun, the leader of the Zijin Hall, calmly swept his gaze over the onlookers, then fixed it on Shi Fengsha opposite him, chuckling softly, "Old thief."

He hadn't announced the challenge to the public, so the large number of people present today was undoubtedly Shi Fengsha's doing.

It's generally about using power to intimidate people.

That way he wouldn't dare resort to underhanded tactics.

After all, reputation is very important in the underworld. Once these things get out, you'll lose your good name and suffer real financial losses.

but--

He Danyun was a bodyguard.

They've become bodyguards, what shame do they still have?

All I need is money.

In any case, as long as Shi Fengsha dies, the Zijintang and the Martial Arts Association can divide up the Sha Gang, which will be enough to make up for his losses.

Moreover, he was extremely wary of the methods Shi Fengsha had previously used.

It would be fine if they joined forces as allies, but now that he has joined forces with Qian Hong, if he doesn't kill Shi Fengsha as soon as possible and let him really break through to become a top-tier cultivator, he will definitely not have a good time then.

The county produced three great martial arts masters, and even the government could not suppress them.

That was the case with the Divine Fist Eagle Sword back then, and given Shi Fengsha's vengeful nature, his power would only be greater.

Compared to life, face is of no importance.

Shi Fengsha looked up at the sky.

Noon.

It was the hottest time of day, and you could hardly see anyone.

"When we used to dredge sand, Old Liu would often say, 'When the sun reaches its zenith, yin is born; noon is the most dangerous time. The Dragon King will eat people.' We should never go into the water at noon, even if it means dying poor."

Dan Yun raised an eyebrow slightly:

"What are you talking about?"

Shi Fengsha lowered his head, letting out a rumbling laugh that sounded like rolling thunder.

Dan Yunwufu's intuition told him that something was wrong with Shi Fengsha.

"Delay may lead to unforeseen changes."

Dan Yun let out a low shout, not daring to wait any longer. With the domineering power of his Cloud-Dispelling Palm, he stirred up rolling sandstorms on the riverbank and pushed them towards Shi Fengsha.

"Truly a top-tier expert!"

The people of the martial arts world on the riverbank became excited upon seeing this scene.

Watching masters compete is very beneficial for practicing martial arts.

Moreover, judging from their expressions, they were clearly going to fight to the death. It's possible that Baisha County will produce one of the three great masters today.

"It's a pity that Master Qian of Flying Eagle Martial Arts School isn't here, otherwise it would be even more lively."

Some people felt sorry for it.

I've heard of a story in the Central Plains about five top sword masters debating swords. If Qian Hong were to come to Langzi Bay, it would certainly have a similar feel to that sword-debating contest on the mountaintop.

The war is about to start.

Dan Yun and Shi Fengsha fought each other.

"He really did manage to find the door."

Dan Yun grew increasingly alarmed as the battle raged on.

The sandstorms today are terrifyingly fierce.

He had fought Shi Fengsha before, but the battles were always evenly matched; he was never in such a sorry state as he was today.

But precisely because of this, Dan Yun's killing intent intensified.

He glanced at the riverbank out of the corner of his eye, waiting for Qian Hong to make his move.

He alone is no match for Shi Fengsha.

"Are you looking for Qian Hong?"

A smile crept onto Shi Fengsha's lips as he brandished his broadsword.

Dan Yun's heart skipped a beat.

The words had not yet been spoken.

Shi Fengsha's excitement grew even more: "Today, no one will be able to leave Langzi Bay!"

Almost simultaneously.

Inside the barbican, two dragon king statues emitted an eerie scarlet glow.

Dan Yun still didn't understand why Shi Fengsha said that.

Suddenly, the river in Langzi Bay surged violently, rising dramatically and almost submerging everyone's ankles.

unusual!

Dan Yun had seen rivers rise before, but never this fast.

Something is clearly stirring up the bottom of the river!

"A river monster?!"

The thought of Dan Yun had just arisen.

Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, a huge black shadow slowly emerged from the surface of the river.

It was a huge black python that was at least ten zhang long.

"Is it this?"

Qian Hong, who was hiding in the shadows of Langzi Bay, was startled when he saw the large black python appear.

This was the very monster that attacked the two men at the Qinghe Governor's Mansion.

He had been wondering why the monster had come.

Now that the truth has come to light, it was all Shi Fengsha's doing.

"What exactly is he going to do?"

Qian Hong's emotions surged, and before he could think any further, the giant black python charged towards him.

Qian Hong was forced to reveal himself by the giant black python.

Some quick-witted people immediately guessed it.

This is not a duel between two masters; it is clearly Qian Hong and Dan Yun trying to take Shi Fengsha's life together.

Too messy.

The people on the riverbank dared not watch any longer and were thinking of leaving this place of trouble.

But a large group of Sha Gang men wielding knives rushed out of the barbican.

Screams of agony rang out.

The river water was instantly stained blood red.

"Shi Fengsha, are you out of your mind?"

Dan Yun lost her previous composure and stared intently at the man in front of her.

Shi Fengsha chuckled:

"When my son dies, I will have the whole city mourn together!"

He never forgot.

He originally intended to endure it all; he didn't care about the Zijin Hall, the Martial Arts Tournament, or the Baisha County Government Office. But when he learned that the Rong'an Marquis's mansion was not finished either...

Shi Fengsha realized that he only had one way.

Inverted!

The reason he showed murderous intent towards Lei Shan that day was not because Lei Shan's words were treasonous, but because he revealed his true thoughts.

The matter was accomplished in secret.

It's best if he's the only one who knows about this rebellion.

"By offering sacrifices to the Dragon King, I can break through to the Blood Refinement stage, escape to the south, and still be the leader of the Sand Gang—no, the River Governor!"

......

......

The other end.

Flying Eagle Martial Arts School, in the backyard of the shop.

"Hey, what do you mean, Mr. Sun?"

As soon as Ruan Xiu's voice rang out, a short sound of weapons clashing rang out, and then Zheng Yue's two disciples, Ruan Xiu and Miao Jin, were both sent flying backward into the incense hall.

He looked like he had fainted.

"Is it you?"

Zhong Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

The middle-aged man who walked in was Sun Lang, one of the three vice masters of the Flying Eagle Martial Arts School.

There was some unusual activity at Langzi Bay, and then something happened at the martial arts school.

This is clearly not a coincidence.

Sun Lang chuckled, "Brother Zhong, I'm sorry, but I owe Chief Shi of the Sand Gang a life, and today I must repay it with yours."

Zhong Xuan didn't say anything pointless like "your senior brother has treated you well," he simply said coldly:

"Aren't you afraid of Qian Hong?"

Sun Lang's smile remained unchanged: "I'm afraid, but only if he can still live."

Zhong Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly; he had just spoken to test the waters.

Sure enough, something bad happened at Langzi Bay.

"Why did you kill me?"

Sun Lang: "Chief Shi said that you and Qian Hong plotted to kill his son, and he wants you to be buried with him."

He and Zhong Xuan had a fairly good relationship before, so he wanted to let Zhong Xuan die knowing the truth.

Zhong Xuan nodded.

"understood."

Sun Lang was about to speak.

But then Zhong Xuan's voice rang out: "Alright, you can die now."

Sun Lang: "??????"