Eyes Splitting

One month later.

The Eastern Territory, Ask Heaven City.

After the King of Linzi's failed uprising, the entire Ask Heaven City was occupied by the Great Jin Dynasty's New Emperor's army.

However, the complex mix of various factions within the city, coupled with widespread conflict, left the already chaotic Ask Heaven City in utter disarray.

The Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion was one of the most powerful martial arts forces within a hundred-mile radius. Legend had it that within its walls stood a book tower, housing all sorts of ancient texts and martial arts manuals.

Not long ago, the old master of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion was besieged by other factions. Despite possessing profound martial arts, he was no match for so many opponents and perished under the assault of over a hundred martial arts experts.

With the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion leaderless and in chaos for many days, several elders finally nominated the old master's legitimate daughter, Mo Xue, to take over.

A martial arts sect being led by a woman caused dissatisfaction both inside and out, igniting another bloody turmoil.

Green Bamboo Forest.

Mo Xue's delicate face was grim as she watched the endless stream of martial arts experts charging towards her. As time wore on, the warriors by her side fell one by one, and the situation became precarious.

Her hair flew wildly, and she was tall and slender, dressed in white, even her shoes and socks were white. Despite the dangerous situation, she maintained her composure, exuding an air of proud defiance.

"The Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion is truly finished, letting a slut take charge."

"Brothers, once we capture this woman, we'll all have our way with her, and then we'll take over the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion."

Opposite her, a burly man's eyes widened, and he stared intently at Mo Xue with a predatory gaze.

Their Black Shark Sect had long heard that the new leader of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion was a beautiful woman. Seeing her today, she was indeed stunningly beautiful. What a pleasure it would be to make her submit beneath him.

Today, the Black Shark Sect, an enemy of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, had set an ambush here in advance.

Seeing the increasingly dangerous situation, a heroic and valiant female guard stepped forward and decisively said to Mo Xue, "Young Miss, there are too many Black Shark Sect warriors. Our people can't hold on for much longer. Please let me escort you to break through."

Mo Xue's beautiful eyes flickered, but she shook her head. "I'm not leaving. We'll die together."

She clenched her fists. She hadn't even avenged her deceased father, and today she was ambushed by the Black Shark Sect. Why was heaven treating her like this?

Seeing that she couldn't persuade Mo Xue, the female guard gritted her teeth and drew her sword, charging towards the attacking Black Shark Sect warriors.

Since the Young Miss refused to break through, she could only use her life to buy time for her. As long as she could hold out until the experts of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion arrived, Mo Xue would be safe.

But she overestimated her own strength and underestimated the combat power of the Black Shark Sect warriors.

In less than half an hour, the female guard was shot dead by a crossbow bolt, her body turning into a cold corpse on the spot.

"Xiao Yun..."

Mo Xue's eyes turned red, her voice trembling slightly.

"Take her down."

The Black Shark Sect members all wore ferocious expressions.

Bang!

Just then, a burst of fist energy swept through, instantly sending several Black Shark Sect warriors spitting blood as they flew backward.

A person in green clothes, wearing a bamboo hat, appeared out of nowhere.

"There's another expert!"

The burly man's eyes widened, and he waved his large hand. The remaining Black Shark Sect warriors charged forward desperately.

The person in the bamboo hat moved with ethereal grace, their fist techniques returning to simplicity. They appeared ordinary and simple, but each punch carried immense power, sending several Black Shark Sect warriors flying backward, spitting blood.

This person in the bamboo hat was none other than Lin Fan, disguised.

Lin Fan did not use his internal breath, but instead relied on his exquisite techniques and physical explosive power to suppress the surroundings.

Mo Xue was stunned. Had the experts of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion arrived? But why had she never seen such a powerful expert before? Could it be that the other party was not from the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion!

The person in the bamboo hat remained silent, their fist energy surging like a tide, displaying astonishing power with every move.

Their actions were concise, dodging sword light and blade shadows while continuously throwing punches.

The fist momentum was sharp and fierce. Even several notorious experts from the Black Shark Sect were severely injured with a single move.

These people lay on the ground, looking at each other with disbelief.

Mo Xue's eyes also lit up.

She had some martial arts knowledge and could tell that the person in the bamboo hat's boxing was incredibly powerful, like the pinnacle of skill, with no wasted movements. The force was concentrated at a single point, unleashing fierce destructive power.

The person in the bamboo hat stood like an insurmountable chasm, directly in front of Mo Xue, making her feel a sense of security she hadn't felt in a long time.

Looking at the back in front of her, Mo Xue's beautiful eyes sparkled.

She had just taken charge, and there was disrespect from both inside and outside the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion. If she could gain this person's help, she could not only solidify her position as leader but even avenge her deceased father.

Mo Xue's thoughts raced as she secretly decided that no matter the person's background, she would recruit them to her side.

This was a good opportunity, and she had to seize it.

Her thoughts churning, she took out a jade bottle from her waist.

Inside the bottle was a unique poison, Heavenly One Holy Water.

Whether taken by a martial artist or a cultivator, it could appropriately enhance physical strength. However, if the antidote was not taken every month, it would turn into a pool of thick liquid and die in agony.

This was a method only obtainable by those in power at the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, used to better control their subordinates.

It was precisely through such means that Mo Xue, despite being a woman, was barely able to ascend to her position.

As one Black Shark Sect martial artist after another fell, the burly man grew anxious, realizing the straw-hatted figure in the distance was an exceptionally rare master.

"Use crossbows."

He glared, shouting sternly.

The next second, over a dozen Black Shark Sect martial artists revealed hand crossbows bound to their arms, aiming at the straw-hatted figure and activating their mechanisms.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Hundreds of crossbow bolts tore through the air, densely shooting towards the straw-hatted figure.

"Quite resourceful."

The straw-hatted figure's expression shifted slightly, but he showed disdain.

He suddenly drew his sword and casually swept it out, severing most of the incoming crossbow bolts.

The remaining bolts were skillfully dodged by his light and elegant movement technique.

"So powerful..."

Mo Xue found it hard to believe that the attack of hundreds of crossbow bolts had been so easily neutralized. This mysterious master's strength seemed even greater than she had anticipated.

Her heart burned with desire; no matter what, she had to recruit him.

Mo Xue's resolve grew stronger.

The straw-hatted figure's attacks became increasingly fierce, and he initiated the assault. With just a few casual slashes, seven or eight martial artists were cut in half.

More and more Black Shark Sect martial artists fell in pools of blood.

The burly man's eyes were about to split, but his remaining reason made him understand that they alone were no match for the straw-hatted figure.

"Retreat!"

With a command, the Black Shark Sect forces began to withdraw, dragging the bodies of their comrades with them as they retreated.

The ground was covered in blood, and the pungent smell of gore permeated the bamboo forest.