Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the group had already arrived at the foot of Concealing Moon Mountain.
Upon arriving at the front, they learned that the area had been sealed off by the seven major sects.
If they hadn't come with Zuo Qingshuang and the others, they would have had to go through a lot more trouble to cross Looking North Pass.
However, with Plain Moon Fairy of the Pearl Pavilion present, the disciples of the seven major sects who blocked their way naturally did not make things difficult for them.
After arriving here, the group was to meet up with the seven sects, and the disciples of the Flying Star Hall were in charge of leading the way.
This school of martial arts focuses on lightness skills and hidden weapons. They carry dart pouches containing the Flying Star Hall's unique hidden weapon, the 'Flying Star Dart'.
Zhou Qingmei secretly told Fang Shuwen that the Flying Star Hall has many kinds of hidden weapons, most of which are particularly vicious. If they are also poisoned, they will be even more terrifying.
Moreover, their lightness skill is superb, and with the two working together, fighting them would be particularly difficult.
The disciple from the Flying Star Hall led the way while explaining the current situation.
The situation Autumn Moon Convent is not yet fully understood.
However, after several investigations, they have already encountered several notorious villains in the Eastern Region's martial arts world. They have amassed considerable power, but the identity of their leader remains unknown.
The news that the seven major sects had gathered together to slay the demon had somehow leaked out.
Many chivalrous masters in the martial arts world also heard the news and spontaneously gathered at Concealing Moon Mountain.
There are both seasoned veterans who have been famous in the industry for many years and rising stars who have gained popularity in recent years.
Nearly a hundred experts have gathered, and all of them are highly skilled.
Therefore, this disciple of the Flying Star Hall was very confident about joining forces to slay the demon.
However, Zuo Qingshuang's expression did not turn pleasant after hearing this.
Zhou Qingmei then asked Fang Shuwen:
What do you think?
Fang Shuwen was speechless for a moment. This was a question that a certain fat man surnamed Di seemed to frequently bring up, wasn't it?
Miss Zhou, please don't become like Di.
Despite his inner complaints, Fang Shuwen still thought about it seriously and said:
"Something might not be quite right."
"With such a commotion outside, how could the people in Autumn Moon Convent, who aren't dead, not react at all?"
"The fact that so many evil and heretical people can coexist peacefully shows that the leader is no ordinary person."
"Furthermore... although it's supposed to be a code of chivalry and justice, the human heart is unpredictable."
"If it were just the seven factions gathering, that would be fine, but with so many people and so many eyes, some... might have ill intentions."
Zuo Qingshuang couldn't help but glance at Fang Shuwen and nodded slightly.
Fang Shuwen's thoughts were exactly the same as hers, and he had considered things even more deeply than she had.
It is evident that he was not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also exceptionally intelligent and resourceful.
Zuo Qingshuang thought for a moment and asked:
"If it were you, how would you break this deadlock?"
Fang Shuwen looked up at her upon hearing this and smiled:
"Charge in and kill them all!"
You asked for nothing.
Zuo Qingshuang rolled her eyes, wanting to retort, but when she thought of Fang Shuwen's martial arts skills, she felt that he might actually be able to do it.
I couldn't help but sigh inwardly. All the schemes, tricks, and calculations... couldn't stop the overwhelming power of brute force.
The disciple from the Flying Star Hall frowned slightly.
"May I ask who this young man is?"
"Oh, the Fang Shuwen is below."
Fang Shuwen said with a smile:
"What I said just now was merely a joke; please don't take it to heart, brother."
The disciple from the Flying Star Hall was indeed somewhat displeased by his childish words, but seeing his gentle attitude, he figured he wasn't an impolite person.
Moreover, what Fang Shuwen said earlier was indeed reasonable.
He nodded immediately and didn't say anything more.
Not far ahead was a dilapidated mountain god temple.
Now, the seven major sects, as well as chivalrous heroes from all walks of life, have gathered here.
Just as I got closer, I heard someone shout:
"In my opinion, there's no need to discuss anything further. With so many of us, are we afraid of them?"
"Once everyone arrives, charge in and slaughter these evil heretics without leaving a single one alive!!"
These words coincided with what Fang Shuwen had just said.
By this time, everyone had arrived, and the Flying Star Hall disciple stepped forward to report:
"Esteemed seniors, the seniors from the Pearl Pavilion have arrived."
Everyone looked towards the door and immediately spotted Zuo Qingshuang.
"So it's Plain Moon Fairy has arrived."
"Junior Sister Zuo, it's been several months since we last met. How have you been?"
"Amitabha..."
Everyone greeted her.
His gaze swept over Lu Guiyan and the others, but he seemed somewhat puzzled.
Lu Guiyan and the others clearly weren't from the Pearl Pavilion, so why did they come with Zuo Qingshuang?
Moreover, how did a master and his apprentice end up at the Pearl Pavilion?
Although they had some questions, they did not ask them rashly.
But that loudmouth from just now, who asked so casually:
"Qing Shuang, why did you bring your apprentice along? And where did these random people come from?"
"This place is dangerous; it's not a place for children."
Fang Shuwen glanced at the man, who looked to be in his forties, with a face full of fat and a thick beard. He was holding a Purple-Gold Hammer and wearing heavy armor.
He doesn't look like a man in the world, but like a general leading an army in war.
Recalling Zhou Qingmei's earlier words, he was probably from the Questioning Heaven Manor.
The Questioning Heaven Manor, one of the seven major sects, was originally a general's mansion.
Unfortunately, the court was corrupt and the emperor was incompetent. Despite being loyal and patriotic, the Wentian Questioning Heaven Manor was framed and nearly had its entire family executed.
In a fit of anger, he simply rebelled against the imperial court and ventured into the martial world, establishing the Questioning Heaven Manor.
This is how the Questioning Heaven Manor lineage came to be.
Their martial art is called "Ten-Thousand-Jun Tactic," which places great emphasis on physical constitution. All disciples in the sect are strongmen with the courage to withstand ten thousand men.
Zuo Qingshuang glanced at the man with some disdain:
"I heard you making such a fuss before we even got inside. If you're so capable, why don't you just charge into Autumn Moon Convent by yourself? Then we won't have to work together."
"I bet you could raze this Autumn Moon Convent to the ground all by yourself."
The man was speechless for a long time.
Zuo Qingshuang then looked at the other people in the room:
"It seems I'm the last one to arrive. I overheard a junior from the Flying Star Hall mention it when I came here."
"The situation Autumn Moon Convent is still unclear, but we must at least test it out."
"How about we launch a night raid on Autumn Moon Convent tonight?"
As everyone exchanged bewildered glances, a strikingly beautiful woman spoke softly:
"Does it mean... a feint attack to test the waters?"
Zuo Qingshuang smiled:
"Whether it's a mule or a horse, you have to take it out for a spin to know."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
Since the situation Autumn Moon Convent is unclear, Zuo Qingshuang's method is indeed worth a try.
The group discussed this, while Fang Shuwen stood silently to the side, occasionally glancing at the roof out of the corner of his eye before gently looking away.
Only after the seven masters in the dilapidated temple had finished their discussion did Fang Shuwen approach Zuo Qingshuang and Fang Shuwen for her to come closer to listen.
Zuo Qingshuang, unsuspecting, leaned closer and Fang Shuwen whispered something in her ear.
Zuo Qingshuang, whose expression had been calm, suddenly changed her expression drastically.