The Sect Leader of the Eight Trigrams Qimen Array, Lin Yufeng, led his disciples to the city gate, quickly setting up the mechanisms and formations.

Lin Yufeng's Eight Trigrams Qimen Array was renowned far and wide. The formation was as intricate as a maze, filled with traps, tightly encircling the guards and soldiers at the city gate.

Hidden weapons were launched from the array, catching the defending army unprepared. Under Lin Yufeng's command, the disciples cooperated closely and successfully opened the city gate.

Ye Mengxiong outside the city saw the gate open and immediately ordered his troops to storm in through the night. Instantly, thousands of troops surged in.

The torches at the gate swayed in the wind, and the screams of the enemy resonated inside and outside the city.

Xiaobai heard the news and closed the gates, committing suicide with his clan; Xiao Cheng'en and others were captured, marking the complete quelled of Xiaobai's chaos. This battle made Shi Feiyang famous throughout the world.

However, the end of the Ningxia campaign also foretold the imminent departure of the heroes. Sect Leader Zhao Qingfeng of the Qingfeng Sword Sect, Sun Tiezhang of the Iron Palm Gang, Qian Wanying of the Flying Eagle Sect, Zhou Cangyue of the Cangshan Knife Sect, and Sect Leader Lin Yufeng of the Eight Trigrams Qimen Array all clasped their fists in gratitude to Shi Feiyang for leading them in the rebellion suppression, allowing their disciples to be baptized in the flames of war and grow rapidly.

Yili reluctantly bade farewell to Shi Feiyang, stating that her mentor, the Sect Leader of Hengshan Sect, Nun Chixia, was about to celebrate her sixtieth birthday, and she must return to Heng Mountain for the celebration. Shi Feiyang, feeling equally reluctant, promised to accompany Yili back to Heng Mountain and bring Gong Simeng, Lin Wanqing, Xiang Kun, and Little Yu Yan along, while Wu Zhong, Xiao Lingling, Xie Wen, Lu Dechu, Jiang Huotian, and others led a group of 1,300 disciples back to Jiangnan first.

Having already given money and food to Ningxia's imperial officials and citizens, Wu Zhong led the team back to Jiangnan in empty carriages, with nothing for bandits to rob, making the journey relatively safe, to which Wu Zhong and others had no objection.

Thus, the heroes present clasped their fists and exchanged well-wishes, each embarking on different paths.

Although Gong Simeng and Lin Wanqing were unwilling to accompany Shi Feiyang in escorting Yili back to Heng Mountain, the irresistible scenic beauty eventually led them to agree reluctantly.

Outside the suburbs of Kaifeng Prefecture, on Nameless Mountain, Divine Sword Manor resembled a hidden dazzling gem, exuding a unique charming allure. Spring arrived, and wildflowers blossomed in abundance, blazing red, adorning pink, whiter than snow, filling the manor's landscape with vibrant colors. Butterflies danced among the flowers, fluttering their colorful wings, sometimes lightly landing on flower stamens, and at other times playful chasing, as if dancing with the splendid spring scene.

In summer, lush green trees formed into dense shade, sunlight flickering through the gaps between layers of leaves.

A gentle breeze brushed by, bringing gentle coolness, dispelling summer heat, offering a sense of comfort.

Occasional cicada chirps also added vitality and energy to this tranquil mountain forest.

When the refreshing autumn winds arrived, the maple leaves seemed to be painted with the fiery hue of nature.

Looking from afar, colorful foliage was everywhere, and the rolling mountain peaks seemed draped with a gorgeous robe, offering incomparable beauty.

Carpets of fallen leaves covered the mountain paths, producing rustling sounds, as if narrating autumn stories.

During the snowy winter, all of Divine Sword Manor was cloaked in silver, resembling a fairy-tale world.

Roofs, trees, and mountains were covered with thick snow, sparkling under the sun's rays.

Distant peaks stood out clearly amidst the white snow, appearing extraordinarily peaceful and majestic, like a natural ink painting.

Among the mountain peaks, white snow behoveled the earth with a layer of silver. Within the manor, clustered ancient buildings presented a beauty of antiquity and elegance. Soaring eaves and angles in high praise, resembling birds poised to soar, washed by the years, adding flair.

Every beam and mural of each building was exquisitely detailed, narrating the glory and stories of bygone days.

They perfectly integrated with the surrounding natural environment, forming a captivating landscape painting.

Anyone stepping into this place would be attracted by the picturesque scenery, lingering and reluctant to leave. Because Shi Feiyang was patriotic and protected the people, actively participating in the Imperial Court's suppression of the Bo Bai uprising, his reputation spread throughout the world, thereby nullifying the slander from Xie Zhichuan and the Beggar Gang Leader Zhong Renwang.

However, their resentment did not dissipate, instead growing more intense, deciding to secretly organize Martial Arts masters to conspire to assassinate Shi Feiyang.

They harbored deep hatred for Shi Feiyang, unable to tolerate his existence, thus deciding to take extreme measures.

At that moment, they repeatedly discussed, ultimately deciding to join forces with Liu Yanran of Liaodong Divine Water Palace to carry out the assassination plan.

Therefore, Zhong Renwang accompanied by his two sons Zhong Wanwang and Zhong Wanqiang, traveled with Xie Zhichuan to Liaodong Divine Water Palace.

Preparing to unfold a thrilling conspiracy.

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