The City Lord's Crushing Defeat, the Peerless Madam, Five Swords Surround the Lake, Bells Ring in Quick Succession

Wen Caishang's appearance here has a significant reason. Long ago, Wen Caishang used the "Eight Absolute Seals," instantly weaving a cocoon to envelop Li Xian, within which were sealed off from heaven, earth, water, and fire...

She was certain that even with Li Xian's many schemes, he would not escape this cocoon. She would simply wait for the right time to emerge and see him again. If he had not yet gouged out his eyes, she would stab him hard, causing him unbearable pain, and then gradually force him to comply, never allowing him to play tricks. If he had already goneuged out his eyes, she would forgive all past grievances, serve him for the rest of her life, willingly become his eyes and ears, and stay by his side, never to be separated again.

She suddenly felt the long night was unbearable and longed to break free of her cocoon and see that Li Xian had obediently submitted. When the night was filled with stars, she suddenly remembered something. "That's it, that little slut from the Gu Family has an ambiguous relationship with Li Lang. She should be searching for him north of Flying Dragon City by now. I'll go and kill her. The area north of the city is always dangerous; it would be suitable for her to die there, eaten by wild beasts."

She was extremely jealous and vicious. Others found her difficult to handle. The north of Flying Dragon City was fraught with danger, a fact known to everyone in the city. Over the years, there had been rumors of people, Jianghu artists, and Aristocratic Clan noble families disappearing in the perilous area. Wen Caishang harbored murderous intent, but considering the distinguished nature of Gu Nianjun's Lineage and the inevitable business dealings between them, she felt she had to deal with them cleanly. So she first lured Gu Nianjun to the dangerous northern area, and then followed her to kill her.

She entrusted Xiao Tuan with some tasks, instructing her to take good care of the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion. She then boarded a carriage and headed north outside the city. Gu Nianjun, unaware that she possessed Silkworm Silk, searched aimlessly north outside the city.

While the north side of Flying Dragon City is indeed treacherous, it contains the "Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint." Here lies a sheer cliff called Dragon-Roar Gorge, from which the roar of dragons is often heard, making it a rare and wondrous sight. Throughout history, scholars and literati have risked their lives to witness this perilous scene, with some speculating that True Dragon dwells within the gorge. However, ordinary people and Jianghu artists dare not approach this place, for fear of losing their lives.

Therefore, the surrounding area is gloomy and desolate, with few people around, and the Flying Dragon City soldiers guard the dark places. Outside the Dragon-Roar Gorge, there are even more strange trees and many strange beasts.

Within the gorge lies a hole called the "Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint." A sudden gust of wind blows out from the hole, and as it passes over the gorge walls, it produces a sound like a dragon's roar. This is how this wondrous sight came about. Gu Nianjun originally intended to find Li Xian, but upon arriving at the north side, she subtly sensed something amiss. She had once obtained a map of the "Snow Dragon Mountain Range" and vaguely knew that the atmosphere of Flying Dragon City was quite extraordinary, possessing the aura of a dragon lying in the snow.

They naturally noticed the unusual things happening inside the gorge.

She entered the tomb first, but led Wen Caishang inside. Wen Caishang was extremely knowledgeable, and upon arriving there, she recognized the "Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint". This tomb has nine apertures, all of which lead in but not out. She also knew that this place had been transformed into a burial palace, containing endless mysteries.

Although she was determined to kill, she didn't really take Gu Nianjun seriously. Upon seeing the unusual tomb, she thought, "This is a 'hidden dragon in the snow, ready to leap over the chasm' pattern. Such a tomb is rare indeed. He Wentian has been enjoying all the benefits here. Now that I've seen it, how can I not investigate? Li Lang is trapped in the cocoon, so he shouldn't be in any danger."

She stepped into the tomb and entered. She was knowledgeable and skilled in Martial Dao, so she navigated the tomb with ease. Moreover, He Wentian had gradually explored the outer perimeter of the tomb, so there were fewer traps and dangers, but there were hidden military camps patrolling and inspecting. Wen Caishang dealt with them easily and gradually went deeper into the tomb.

She recognized the tomb's owner and guessed it was a "False Emperor Tomb." After visiting several key locations, she found no pilgrimage hall. She realized that He Wentian had possessed this tomb for many years but had only "lingered" outside the gate, truly wasting its treasure and being extremely foolish.

The tomb is ingeniously designed, with its main "Black Hall" hidden within a "heart chamber." This heart chamber is tightly closed, thus concealing its presence. Wen Caishang must first transform the "Dead Heart" into a "Living Heart" to open the heart chamber, causing the "Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint" to begin pulsating. At that moment, the heart chamber will open by itself, revealing the main palace.

This was not something one person could accomplish alone. She deliberately revealed her presence, which was immediately noticed by the soldiers, who came to surround and kill her. Wen Caishang killed a few and released a few, and the news naturally spread. He Wentian learned that his greatest secret had been infiltrated by someone. He was immediately terrified and panicked, and hurriedly went into the tomb to search for her.

Because of this matter, he was unable to oversee the "suppression of the woman" and left it to Yang Xinqiang to handle. He wanted to find a way to get rid of this woman.

Deep within the tomb, He Wentian finally met Wen Caishang. The lady was charming and graceful, her demeanor dignified and gentle. She was always as clear as the wind and as soft as water, yet she also possessed a subtle distance and a touch of coldness. She laughed and said, "Lord He, you've deceived me so badly. It turns out there's such a secret hidden beneath Flying Dragon City."

Her beautiful expression made He Wentian feel ashamed and his spirits faltered, as if he had truly done something wrong and hurt the beauty. He quickly suppressed his anger and said, "Madam Wang, why are you here..."

Wen Caishang said, "I had nothing to do, so I went for a stroll north of the city. Unexpectedly, I fell into a huge pit and wandered around aimlessly until I arrived here. Alas, I was completely lost here and didn't know how long I had been trapped. Fortunately, I met soldier He Wentian, and Lord He came down to rescue me. I am extremely grateful."

He Wentian thought to himself, "Not a single word this woman says can be trusted. She arrived here silently, so she must be very familiar with the tomb! I don't know what her purpose is, but it's definitely not a good thing." He forced a smile and pondered whether he could win if he tried to sabotage the operation.

Wen Caishang strolled casually, a gentle breeze carrying her fragrance, and said leisurely, "Does City Lord He harbor ambitions of domination?" He Wentian shuddered and chuckled awkwardly, "How could I, a mere city lord from a remote area, dare to harbor such ambitions? Why... why... why does Madam Wang say such a thing?"

Wen Caishang lightly patted her skirt, shaking off a few specks of dust, and said calmly, "Just out of curiosity. On the way here, I saw a corpse storage area with tens of thousands of corpse soldiers, nourished by yin blood, ready for battle. If they were on a battlefield, they would be incredibly fierce and invincible, no small matter."

He Wentian's kind face turned cold as he thought, "Things have come to this point. No matter how many troops or how much cost, the only thing I can do is keep this woman here. Otherwise, if my deeds are exposed, I will be doomed. However, this woman... is extremely mysterious. If we really fight, am I... am I her match? Or should I first try to appease and deceive her with words, and then secretly harm her?" His expression was grim as he pondered deeply.

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "Lord He, there's no need to be nervous. I have no ill intentions towards you. Whether you become a king or a hegemon, you're just causing trouble for the Great Martial Dynasty, which won't harm me. In fact, I'm here to help you."

He Wentian said, "Since that's the case, please be frank, Madam, and at least tell me your name." Wen Caishang bowed deeply and said, "I am truly sorry for concealing my name before. My surname is Wen, and my given name is Cai Shang. Cai Shang greets City Lord He."

He Wentian's heart skipped a beat, and he returned the greeting, saying, "He Wentian of Flying Dragon City greets Madam Wen." He then pressed on, "Madam Wen just said she wanted to help me. Do you also have ambitions to dominate the world? Do you wish to join forces with me?"

Wen Caishang said, "I refuse to offer my blood to help you nurture your corpse soldiers." He Wentian chuckled, "Madam Wen were willing to help, she would certainly treat you with great courtesy. How could she treat you like this?"

Wen Caishang said meaningfully, "I don't think so." He Wentian said, "If Madam doesn't believe me, Wentian, will swear an oath here and now."

Wen Caishang said, "There's no need for oaths. You're all cunning, but lack any real strategy. I saw through your schemes back when Fu Haoran Emerald Bamboo Residence. Do you know you're holding a great treasure without even realizing it?"

He Wentian nodded and bowed obsequiously, saying, "Madam is right, Madam is right. According to Madam... does this tomb containing corpse soldiers not represent the most important treasure?"

Wen Caishang nodded and said, "Of course. These mere corpse soldiers are nothing more than vassals. They're not even worthy of being called high-class. Only you would treat them like treasures."

He Wentian was even more excited, but also slightly suspicious. He hurriedly asked, "Madam... are you... are you serious? But... I've already explored most of this tomb. Some of the more dangerous places are difficult to reach, but there might not be any great treasures there. Even if there are great treasures... surely they wouldn't make tens of thousands of corpse soldiers look so insignificant?"

Wen Caishang said, "There is a tomb inside this Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint. Do you know who was buried there? Do you know where the remains are? If you don't know these two things, how can you say you've explored most of the tomb?" He Wentian was speechless and asked, "Madam, you are very knowledgeable. Please answer my questions."

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "So you need to cooperate with me. What is buried here is 'King Dugu Boyuan of Nan Kui'. During the Nanyang period, the situation was chaotic, with various small kingdoms standing side by side. King Gudu Boyuan of Nan Kui was the last ruler of a small kingdom in the south. Speaking of this Dugu Boyuan..."

He Wentian listened intently, not daring to slack off for even a moment. Wen Caishang, however, waved her hand and laughed, "Enough, enough, I suppose you have no interest in these things." She was truly impatient to explain in detail.

If Li Xian were present, she could speak softly for a long time.

He Wentian hurriedly said, "Madam Wen, my knowledge is shallow, but I am extremely interested. I beg you to explain in detail." Wen Caishang said, "You are the lord of a city; you can certainly find books and read them yourself. Why ask me? A fine man should be self-reliant and strong. What kind of manners are you to always ask a weak woman like me for advice?"

He Wentian wiped his sweat with his sleeve and said awkwardly, "I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed." Wen Caishang said, "I'll give you one day to consult historical records and verify the truth of what I said before deciding whether to cooperate with me."

He Wentian said, "Alright, alright, please rest, Madam." However, he did not leave Wen Caishang's side for even a moment, and sent people to search through historical records for any mention of "King Nan Kui, Gudu Boyuan". When they found out that such a person existed, He Wentian was even more convinced.

Wen Caishang asked, "How is it?" He Wentian had already lost his rhythm, "What Madam said is indeed true. But... but how should we cooperate?"

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "Before we cooperate, there's one thing I need to say first." He Wentian said, "Please speak, Madam."

Wen Caishang said, "I need to take 50% of the profits." He Wentian thought to himself, "Since it's about making a profit and having some ulterior motive, it's easy to talk about. But 50% is too much. I've been guarding the tomb in Flying Dragon City for many years, and this woman wants to take 50% with just a few words..." He hesitated and couldn't decide.

Then he thought, "The division of profits is a minor matter. I should first appease this woman before considering anything else. Besides... this woman is extremely knowledgeable, and her talents are unheard of. If I could use this to win her favor and get her to stay and help me with my ambitions, that would be an excellent thing!"

My heart pounded.

Wen Caishang calmly asked, "Lord He, have you made up your mind?" He Wentian laughed heartily, "Madam Wen is right. Let's split the profits fifty-fifty. Wentian's work together for a great cause and achieve mutual benefit. I am deeply honored!"

He added, "Madam Wen, please speak frankly about how you wish to cooperate. Wentian will obey your every command."

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "This matter... requires Lord He's efforts and manpower. The reason why the main hall is difficult to find is because it is hidden in the heart chamber. The heart chamber is closed, just like being encased in a thick wall. Only by activating the Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint and opening the heart chamber can the true treasure hidden in the tomb see the light of day."

He Wentian exclaimed in surprise, "So that's how it is! No wonder... no wonder Madam Wen said that I was unknowingly guarding a great treasure."

Wen Caishang said, "This tomb is arranged according to the layout of the imperial palace. Those soldiers waiting for the corpses should be the city guards. You ignore the imperial palace and only focus on guarding the city guards. If this gets out, won't people laugh at you?"

He Wentian said awkwardly, "Madam Wen is absolutely right. I am so stupid and clumsy. But then again, if I weren't so stupid and clumsy, how could I have met... met you, Madam, to help me?"

Wen Caishang sneered, too lazy to reply. She said, "Go and prepare three things: water, fire, and firewood. Make sure you have plenty. The Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint is a natural cave with unique feng shui. Inside, it resembles a heart, the heart of a dragon beast, with nine orifices and nine chambers... its interior is winding and complex, with intricate pathways." "Do as I say, dig in the ground to gather water, as if channeling blood through the heart orifices. Then gather firewood and start a fire, as if channeling heat through the heart orifices. With the hot blood flowing, the heart will beat on its own. Then you will be able to see the main hall!"

He Wentian clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Ah... I see, I see. Madam, please give your orders, and I will arrange it immediately. Dig a canal to let in water, gather firewood to start a fire, and reopen the heart meridian."

Wen Caishang followed the instructions and made the arrangements. The soldiers worked day and night to prepare. Several days passed in a row. He Wentian and secretly made up his mind. "This woman is hard to find. Even if I use all means, I must... I must make her fall in love with me." During these days, he displayed his charm and demeanor, showing great attentiveness and making important promises.

Making friends with beauties was his top priority, and he forgot all about the flower-hunting in the city. Wen Caishang was unmoved, but when she thought of her lover's deeds, she couldn't help but feel sad, happy, and resentful. He Wentian was handsome and believed that he was second to none. Seeing this, he thought that Wen Caishang was gradually being moved and became even more attentive.

That day, all the arrangements were completed. He Wentian said softly, "Madam Wen, I have done as you instructed. What's next?"

Wen Caishang said, "In that case, come with me." She strolled leisurely through the tomb. He Wentian his clothes and tidied his long hair, following her with an elegant air, holding a lantern.

Upon reaching a deep pit, Wen Caishang said, "This is the Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint, the gate to the heart. Now everything is ready, only the final step is lacking. It remains to be seen what Lord He will decide."

He Wentian curiously, "Is there something else?" Wen Caishang said softly, "One last step is needed. I request City Lord He to send over a hundred experts capable of ' Chest-Drum Thunder Resonance ' into the Heart Gate pit and have them simultaneously vibrate their chest drums. This is the final step; through this Thunder Sound, the Heart Gate will be amplified, and the Dragon Heart will seem to come alive, and the main hall will soon appear."

He Wentian couldn't doubt it, and he genuinely admired Wen Caishang, so he gathered the best soldiers in the army and marched into the Heart Gate Pit. The hundred men stood in Thunder Sound, and sure enough, the entire area trembled. The earthen walls receded and moved... They were clearly inanimate objects, yet they were secretly moving.

After several more tremors, the earthen walls, roof, and ground all shifted slightly. The Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint "came back to life." Wen Caishang shook her head and said, "Too slow. City Lord He must be someone who cultivates a strong foundation in Martial Dao. Why not show off your skills and shake the Thunder Sound?"

Hearing the beautiful woman's soft whispers, He Wentian felt an irresistible itch in his heart. He really wanted to take this opportunity to please Wen Caishang and strike while the iron was hot to forge a relationship. So he said loudly, "Hahaha, very well, how could I, Wentian, dare to disturb the beauty's good intentions? I'll also lend my support!"

He was very familiar with this place. Although he did not know that this was the "Gate of the Heart," he knew that there was no great danger around him. So he jumped into the pit and shouted, "All soldiers, follow my Thunder Sound and shake!" His chest shook, Thunder Sound reverberated out.

Seeing Wen Caishang clapping lightly, he became even more excited and worked even harder. With several Thunder Sound sounds, the Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint was activated again. The pit was originally without danger, but with the activity of the "Dragon Heart", it became dangerous again. It was as if the originally dormant heart acupoint had started beating again, pulling and accompanying changes in the earth's veins, geology, topography... and many other things.

He Wentian was still reeling from the shock when suddenly the pit abruptly closed, as if swallowing him whole, transforming into a hollow stone cavity. Greatly alarmed, he heard a woman's voice from outside, "City Lord He, if you are fortunate enough to be alive, please go to the Worry-Relieving Tower."

"There's something I forgot to tell you. Activating the Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint will alter the surrounding feng shui. Your Worry-Relieving Tower is like a 'needle piercing the heart'; as the dragon heart begins to beat, this needle will inevitably have a significant impact. Such a large building may be in danger of collapsing. I sincerely apologize for not informing you of this beforehand. I hope you won't take offense. Since you helped Cai Shang complete this task and have no grudges against Cai Shang, Cai Shang will not kill you with her own hands."

She has already left quietly, her figure drifting back into the distance.

He Wentian's pupils trembled. In his life, he had devised countless dangerous schemes, evil plans, and cunning tricks, but this was the first time he had suffered such a great loss. He had been cheated out of half his wealth, his heart and soul were shattered, and the treasures hidden in the tomb might even be handed over to someone else.

Overwhelmed by anxiety, he nearly fainted. Encased in the stone cavity, he was surrounded by over a hundred experts, all terrified and unsure what to do. Furthermore, with each beat of the dragon's heart, the surrounding geology underwent dramatic changes, alternating between deep and shallow, inside and outside, walls becoming ground, ground becoming ceiling... the entire Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint was undergoing extremely complex transformations!

This stone cavity seems to be moving deeper into the earth. If it gets buried underground, how can anyone survive?

He mustered his last bit of strength and used all his might to frantically pound on the stone wall, scattering shards of stone. With his remaining strength, he killed dozens of his accompanying soldiers. However, the stone cavity continued to sink deeper. He Wentian's eyes were about to burst, and he felt utterly hopeless, knowing that he could hardly escape this predicament by his own means.

Wen Caishang, with her venomous heart, had used him to the fullest extent, so how could she let him live? By tricking him into the pit, she had already sentenced him to death, with no way out. But fate had other He Wentian. The stone cavity should have been buried deep underground, never to see the light of day again. But fortuitous opportunity chance, due to continuous geological changes, a crack suddenly appeared at the bottom of the pit.

He Wentian broke through the crack and crawled out of the stone cavity. He had been extremely lucky just now and barely managed to stay alive.

Seeing the drastic changes around him, and having just personally witnessed the geological upheaval, he knew that the Worry-Relieving Tower had collapsed. Overwhelmed with grief and anger, he cursed the "bitch" to vent his anger. Although a thousand grievances welled up in his heart, he still had to deal with the aftermath of the Jieyou Worry-Relieving Tower's affairs. Only then did he free up his hands to attend to the matters of the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance.

He harbored deep resentment towards Wen Caishang Wen Caishang, having never suffered such a devastating defeat. He felt a mixture of hatred, jealousy, envy, fear, and love for her. Seeing the Five-Mountain Sword Sect's utter stupidity and their unwavering trust in him, he incited them to venture deeper into the sect to deal with Wen Caishang.

Although Wen Caishang was cunning, her luck was bad. While she used He Wentian to reawaken the Dragon Heart and open the main path, she also unleashed a strange sound, like a resounding bell, capable of dissolving martial arts evolution and extinguishing Inner Qi... Wen Caishang had never encountered such a bizarre thing before, and it was completely unexpected. She exclaimed in surprise, "A sound that can dissipate one's Inner Qi and completely nullify martial arts evolution—this is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing. No matter how mysterious or profound the mechanisms in the tombs I've encountered before, there has never been anything like this!"

She suspected it was Celestial Note, or something else. She tried everything, but to no avail. She murmured, "It's truly an extraordinary fortuitous opportunity to finally open the main hall. But this sudden bell sound has added an unexpected variable to our journey. However, since there's only a tremor every ten or so breaths, the impact is still acceptable. I'll explore further."

According to her own understanding, she approached the main hall. The traps along the way were vicious, Wen Caishang also had to expend her energy to deal with them. Gradually, she was caught up by the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance, He Wentian and others.

The clock struck very frequently at that moment.

Wen Caishang found herself in a difficult position, pondering, "I truly didn't expect this situation. The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance has over a dozen elders, and the five leading elders are quite old but still quite powerful. The bell here is strange; the moment it rings, all martial arts are nullified. With so many of them, I'm inevitably in danger. He Wentian is quite capable, knowing how to win over the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance. If I had known, I would have killed him myself, and none of this would have happened."

She remained calm and composed, skillfully evading numerous pursuers. Taking advantage of the perilous traps, she maneuvered with ease, killing enemies unseen. Before they even met along the way, the various factions and Flying Dragon City had already suffered heavy losses.

But the deeper they went, the more intense the bell tolls became. This was even more disadvantageous for Wen Caishang Wen Caishang. She kept thinking of a plan, while the disciples along the way gave chase. They were not stupid; they would wait until the bell tolls became loud enough to join forces and kill her.

Even without any martial arts techniques, Wen Caishang could kill with ease using only sword moves. However, the urgent sound of the bell greatly hampered her abilities. Suddenly, she saw a stone pavilion in the middle of a lake, with a stone zither inside. She thought, "They have many hands, and my lone sword cannot play, which is my disadvantage. If I borrow the sound of the zither, using its resonance to fight back, I can keep everyone away. But this is only a temporary measure."

She sat serenely on the platform in the middle of the lake, gently playing the stone zither, her white robes fluttering. The five elders, Xiao Wanjian, Wang Zongheng, Hou Yuande, Duan Yixin, and Hu Yueyue, led the Sword Alliance disciples to surround the lake in a grand procession.

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "Gentlemen heroes, what a refined taste you have! Are you so impatient to hear Cai Shang play the zither?"

Xiao Wanjian cursed, "You vixen, you're about to die, yet you still dare to speak so arrogantly. Now that we've surrounded you here, you'd better use whatever sorcery you wish to employ. Otherwise, we'll all come and kill you, capture you, and bring you back to the sect for judgment and punishment."

Wen Caishang calmly said, "I have long heard of Elder Xiao Wanjian's reputation, but seeing him in person is far better than hearing about him. He truly cannot distinguish right from wrong, and acts domineeringly and recklessly, yet he claims to be a righteous person."

This man was the sword-forging elder of the Mount Yang Sword Sect, a stubborn and domineering man who believed he had Wu Cuo in his life. However, due to his domineering nature, even if he was wrong, he would never admit it. He judged people's right and wrong entirely on a whim, without needing evidence, relying solely on his own subjective opinion. Sometimes he was right and punished the wicked. Other times, he mistakenly killed innocent people without realizing it.

Xiao Wanjian roared, "You vixen! There are no more traps here. Let's see how you deal with this!" He used his light footwork to draw his long sword and attacked without saying another word.

Wen Caishang flashed a sharp glint in her eyes and said contemptuously, "You old thief, do you really think you're something special?" She stroked the strings of her zither, and the music resonated out. The sound was like a sword, aimed straight at his heart. Xiao Wanjian parried with his own sword but was sent flying back into the crowd. His eyes were filled with shock. He already knew that this woman was extremely powerful from their exchange of blows from a distance.

Hu Yueyue Hu Yueyue, the leader of the Lake-Mountain Sword Sect, was discussing alliance matters with the leaders of various sects during the Dragon-Phoenix Banquet, which is why she was not captured. When she saw Xiao Wanjian being knocked back from mid-air, she knew that Wen Caishang was not simple. Observing the surrounding terrain, she felt even more troubled.

Although the lake was not large, it was not easy to pass through. There was only one long white jade path leading to the pavilion, and the lake was surrounded on all sides. Hu Yueyue's eyes flashed, and as soon as the bell rang, she immediately drew her long sword, the tip of which stirred the lake water, and pointed at Wen Caishang.

Splashes of water erupted, suddenly creating a raging torrent. Like a torrential downpour, each droplet concealed a deadly intent, capable of piercing stone walls and shattering human bodies. This was the "Flowing Water Over Flat Sand Sword," a technique she had perfected, Perfection a high level of Martial Dao mastery, making her extremely powerful and ferocious.

Wen Caishang Intestine-Turning Narrow Passage, "It's only polite to return a favor. I'll give them all back for this little trick." She then played a melodious zither tune, the sound of which lingered and lingered, so beautiful that it drew the water droplets, making them circle the lake and return them all to Hu Yueyue.

Hu Yueyue immediately parried. Suddenly, she heard a series of "bell tolls," and in that instant, her Inner Qi and martial arts were completely destroyed. Many water droplets came flying at her, but she had no way to resist. Seeing the deadly move coming, she cried out in agony. With a "splash," Hu Yueyue's clothes were completely soaked, but she did not die.

The moment the bell rang, the killing intent and martial arts techniques contained in the water droplets dissipated instantly, turning them into ordinary water droplets that could no longer harm anyone. Hu Yueyue was drenched and felt a chill run down her spine, so she dared not test the waters again.

Wen Caishang gently stroked the stone zither, but her palms trembled slightly, and blood dripped from her fingertips.

It turned out that the strings of this zither were as sharp as swords. Before the bell rang, she had many tricks up her sleeve and could play without any problems. But as soon as the bell rang, the strings scratched her fingers. She didn't show anything unusual and calmly observed the situation.

She gently stroked the strings, her injured fingertips gradually healing, and murmured, "Just a breath is needed, and no matter how many helpers you have, they will find it difficult to get close to me..." Suddenly, her brows furrowed, and the bell tolled slightly faster. Her dormant heart began to beat faster as she awoke. The bell tolled was deeply connected to this, hence its gradual acceleration.