Great Jing White-Clothed, Famous Sword Descends

In the dead of night, Jing City was dark except for the imperial palace.

Figures stood on the pavilions, like ghosts, their robes fluttering in the wind. At a glance, there were at least a hundred of them.

They suddenly disappeared from the eaves. That night, cries and screams echoed in every corner of the city, plunging the entire Jing City into unease.

In one night, one hundred and eighty-six people died, all from the residences of ministers, including young masters, young ladies, and servants.

Before dawn, the entire city began to search for the real culprit.

Staying in the Dragon Arising Temple, Jiang Changsheng heard some sharp cries from the city, but he was not curious enough to join the excitement.

The affairs down the mountain had nothing to do with him. If anyone dared to cause trouble on the mountain, he would make sure they never returned!

This kind of day lasted for three days, and Jing City was in turmoil, with everyone feeling insecure.

Inside the Jing City government office, Chen Li looked at the corpses in the hall, his brow furrowed.

A minor official next to him whispered, "Sir, the Devil Sect is elusive. This matter is beyond the reach of our government office. Our strongest men are only First-Rate Experts. We need to call upon the White-Clothed Guard."

Chen Li sighed and said, "Does this official not know to ask? The White-Clothed Guard has rejected this official's request."

The minor official was moved and said indignantly, "What does this mean? How many people have died in the city now? The Emperor is not here, and the White-Clothed Guard refuses to move. They are also paid with stipends, this is outrageous!"

Chen Li did not interrupt the minor official. He was also very angry, but now was not the time to be angry. He had to find a way to curb the Devil Sect's actions.

A constable next to him said, "Sir, according to what the night watchmen saw, the Devil Sect has at least a hundred people. So many people have not been traced to a single one. I'm afraid there's something behind this..."

Chen Li glared at him and said unhappily, "Does this official not know?"

The constable was silent.

Chen Li continued to have a headache. Even if he turned a blind eye to the current situation, the first person the Emperor would question when he returned to Jing City would be him, after all, his duty was to protect the personal safety of the people.

"Too presumptuous..."

Chen Li took a deep breath and stood up.

The minor official quickly asked, "Where is the sir going?"

Chen Li waved his sleeve and said, "Since First-Rate Experts can't deal with the current situation, then this official will go and invite a Peerless Expert!"

The minor official and the constable exchanged glances, both smiling wryly.

This sir is good in every way, but he is too upright and unyielding!

The world is not just black and white!

Under the night, Jing City fell into silence.

Figures leaped quickly on the eaves. These people were dressed in black, wearing black scarves, only revealing their eyes. Each held sharp knives and swords, and they were as light as swallows. Behind them, a White-Clothed person was chasing with a sword.

The White-Clothed person wore a theatrical mask and held a sword in both hands. Judging from their posture, it should be a woman. Their speed was extremely fast, like a startled swan. She quickly caught up with a black-clothed person and slashed with her sword.

The black-clothed person jumped to the side, dodging the sword, but their ankle was grabbed by the White-Clothed person, who pulled it back forcefully.

Puchi!

Under the moonlit night, the sound of a blade piercing flesh was so chilling, blood splattering on the eaves and onto the streets.

The black-clothed men in front stopped and quickly surrounded the White-Clothed man.

A black-clothed man at the head, wielding a broadsword and with a body as burly as an iron tower, exuded dominance. He stared at the White-Clothed man and said coldly, "Does the White-Clothed Guard really want to interfere in this matter?"

The White-Clothed man coldly snorted, "Great Jing's White-Clothed, protecting the nation and its people."

The burly man said in a deep voice, "Didn't your master tell you not to come out on recent nights?"

The White-Clothed man didn't answer, suddenly attacking the burly man. The surrounding black-clothed men immediately took action. The White-Clothed man's figure was like a ghost, his footwork mysterious, as if splitting into several clones, dodging the swords and sabers coming from all directions. He spun his body, thrusting his sword at the burly man.

The burly man's eyes instantly turned fierce. He raised his broadsword with one hand, his true energy erupting like a burst of flames, repelling the attacking White-Clothed man.

"Hmph, a Peerless Expert, no wonder you dare to stir up trouble alone. In that case, I'll send you to your death!"

The burly man said murderously, raising his saber and attacking the White-Clothed man.

On the other side.

In front of the Imperial Palace gate.

Chen Li, escorted by four constables, hurried here, but he was stopped by the Imperial Palace guards.

He immediately took out a token, saying, "This is the Imperial Decree bestowed upon me by the Empress, allowing me to urgently see her."

One of the guards said expressionlessly, "The Imperial Palace is closed tonight. No one may enter or leave."

Hearing this, Chen Li became anxious and angrily said, "Now that the capital is rampant with thieves, and His Majesty is not here, the Empress can preside over the capital. If you stop me, the deaths tonight will be attributed to you. When His Majesty returns, it won't just be beheading, but also the extermination of your nine generations!"

The guard frowned, and the other guards also changed color, but they didn't immediately give way, still blocking him.

No matter how Chen Li threatened, they just wouldn't let him through. Under Chen Li's orders, the four constables began to force their way in.

"Presumptuous! Chen Li, forcing your way into the Imperial Palace, even if your uncle is the Minister of Revenue, your nine generations will be implicated!"

A sharp voice came, startling the four constables to stop, and Chen Li's face also turned pale.

The Chief Eunuch, Eunuch Li, came with his hands behind his back. He walked out of the darkness of the Imperial Palace gate, a contemptuous smile on his face.

Chen Li gritted his teeth and said, "Eunuch Li, the situation is urgent. Please, Eunuch Li, be accommodating."

Eunuch Li said calmly, "Chen Li, there are no thieves in this Jing City. Don't talk nonsense. The Empress has gone to bed early tonight and must not be disturbed. Go back. Minister Chen has a good private relationship with me, so I'll give you a word of advice: a lake cannot tolerate fish and shrimp stirring it up. Be careful not to get burned."

Upon hearing this, Chen Li's anger surged. He asked in a deep voice, "Has the struggle between the Yang Family and the Hong Family become so great that it can be concealed from His Majesty? The plague has not yet been eradicated. Within a few days, hundreds of people have died in the city. Throughout ancient and modern times, under the Son of Heaven, in a prosperous age, where is there such an absurd record!"

Eunuch Li's face instantly turned cold. Just as he was about to speak, a voice came from afar. A White-Clothed man was seen running quickly on the eaves, followed by dozens of black-clothed men.

The White-Clothed man landed and ran towards the Imperial Palace gate, while the group of black-clothed men stopped and stood under the eaves.

Under the bright moon and dim night, the black-clothed men were like ghosts from the underworld, watching the Imperial Palace gate from afar.

The White-Clothed man arrived in front of the Imperial Palace gate. He only had a sword left, his left arm dripping with blood, hanging down naturally, his injuries very serious.

"Eunuch Li, the Devil Sect is wreaking havoc. Please, kill these Devil thieves!"

The White-Clothed man said through gritted teeth, his voice trembling, clearly at his last gasp.

Eunuch Li's expression remained unchanged, saying, "Where did these Devil Sect come from? Where are these Devil thieves?"

The White-Clothed person trembled all over and fell into silence.

Chen Li wore a gloomy face, while the four constables stared in horror at the group of black-clothed people in the distance.

Eunuch Li surveyed the surrounding Imperial Guards and said, "Tonight, no one is allowed to enter the palace, regardless of their identity. Whoever dares to let one person in will lose their head!"

"Yes!"

The Imperial Guards responded hastily, each extremely nervous.

Eunuch Li stared at the White-Clothed person and said, "The White-Clothed Guard has deserted her post, but I do not have the authority to deal with you. Please return."

The White-Clothed person straightened her back. The mask she wore made it impossible to see her expression.

Chen Li took a deep breath, walked up to her, and whispered, "As things stand now, if you still want to live, flee to Dragon Arising Temple."

The White-Clothed person nodded slightly and turned to rush towards the direction of Dragon Arising Temple.

As soon as she moved, the group of black-clothed people followed in pursuit, and the group quickly disappeared into the night.

Eunuch Li said with a smile that was not quite a smile, "Dragon Arising Temple? If Dragon Arising Temple is destroyed tonight, you, Chen Li, will not escape death. That is a place His Majesty cares about."

Chen Li stared at him and said, "Dragon Arising Temple may not be destroyed."

Eunuch Li smiled.

At this moment, a flock of black crows flew from the nearby city, flying towards the direction in which the White-Clothed person had left. Under the night sky, the flock of black crows flew, creating a considerable momentum.

Chen Li's expression changed drastically upon seeing this scene, and he murmured, "Night Crows Flying in the Sky... Devil Master..."

Eunuch Li smiled and said, "I wonder if that Changsheng Daoist can withstand this person?"

Chen Li immediately turned to chase after them, and the four constables exchanged glances before following.

"Ignorant fools."

Eunuch Li's expression was gloomy as he snorted coldly. He looked towards Dragon Arising Mountain in the distance, shook his head, and murmured, "What a pity."

He turned and left, walking into the darkness with his hands behind his back.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Arrows pierced through the night sky, killing towards the White-Clothed person who was fleeing ahead. She dodged nimbly, but the blood spilling from her left arm increased.

The White-Clothed person fled while wondering, "They seem to be deliberately driving me, not rushing to kill me."

Despite her confusion, she still tried her best to escape, getting closer and closer to Dragon Arising Mountain.

When she arrived at the foot of Dragon Arising Mountain, she stopped and turned to look at the group of black-clothed people.

The black-clothed people landed one after another, five zhang away from her.

"Why don't you continue to run?"

The burly man in the lead sneered, his words full of mockery.

The White-Clothed person did not answer, simply facing them in silence.

The two sides confronted each other, and for a moment, no one made a move.

A black-clothed man whispered, "Boss, aren't we going to attack yet?"

The burly man frowned tightly, his eyes flickering.

The White-Clothed person then spoke, "So that's how it is. The reason you let me go was to use me to get up the mountain. Your target is Dragon Arising Temple, but Dragon Arising Temple is protected by His Majesty. If you force your way in, His Majesty will definitely investigate, endangering the master behind you. If I lead you up the mountain, then Dragon Arising Temple will suffer as collateral damage, due to bad luck, right?"

The burly man snorted, "A dying person talks too much. Kill her."

As soon as he finished speaking, a black-clothed man rushed towards the White-Clothed person with a knife.

The White-Clothed person did not dodge. She felt helpless. It wasn't that she deliberately waited, but she was exhausted from her serious injuries and could no longer climb the mountain. She wanted to scare these people away, but she didn't expect the other party to still attack.

The black-clothed man raised his knife, wanting to cut off the White-Clothed person's head with one strike.

Whoosh!

A sound of air being torn apart cut through the night sky. Before anyone could react, a sword fell from the sky. The sword light shone, and the blade directly pierced the black-clothed man wielding the knife. Blood splattered, and the black-clothed man was nailed to the ground by the sword, twitching all over, his eyes wide with horror and despair.

Everyone looked intently, and the sword was stuck in the back of the black-clothed man. The sword body trembled, making a clear sound.

This sword was none other than the famous sword Taihang!