Zhao Yifeng's expression also became serious: "I didn't expect Liu Yanran to collude with the Vajra Stronghold; this matter might be quite tricky. Master Su, our urgent task is to find a way to deal with this."

Su Yao gritted her teeth: "Since the Divine Water Palace leaves us no way to live, we need not be polite. Master Zhao, please go and inform Shi Feiyang that our Qingfeng Pavilion is willing to fight alongside the Heroic Sakura Association to challenge the Divine Water Palace and Vajra Stronghold. Also, my young daughter has thoughts for Shi Feiyang; please convey this on my behalf."

Zhao Yifeng nodded: "Alright, I will go now. I hope we can get through this crisis together and restore peace to the Jianghu."

After Zhao Yifeng left Qingfeng Pavilion, he hurried towards the Heroic Sakura Association.

Shi Feiyang's heart sank upon learning the news of the alliance between the Divine Water Palace and Vajra Stronghold, knowing that a greater storm imminent.

At this moment, Gong Simeng stepped forward and said firmly: "Big brother, since the Divine Water Palace and Vajra Stronghold have allied, we absolutely cannot sit back and await doom. Besides joining forces with Qingfeng Pavilion, we must also contact other forces willing to support us, take the initiative, and disrupt their plans."

Shi Feiyang pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Si Meng's words are spot on. Master Zhao, please run one more errand and contact those small factions who have grievances with the Divine Water Palace and see if you can persuade them to join us. I, along with Wu Zhong, Liao Pei, and others, will quickly formulate a combat plan."

Zhao Yifeng received his orders, then set out again on his journey.

Meanwhile, Shi Feiyang and others were nervously preparing for the impending battle within the Heroic Sakura Association.

The situation in the Liaodong Martial World became increasingly complex, with various forces ready to strike, and a thrilling confrontation between good and evil was about to unfold in the Jianghu land. Who will have the last laugh in this dispute remains unknown.

The news of the alliance between the Divine Water Palace and Vajra Stronghold was like a giant stone thrown into the Jianghu lake, stirring up waves.

Upon returning to Vajra Stronghold, Fang Yi immediately discussed strategy with the masters from Divine Water Palace sent by Liu Yanran.

They decided to launch a probing attack first around the ruins of Changsheng Castle, where the Heroic Sakura Association is located, to ascertain the strength of the Heroic Sakura Association. Subsequently, Fang Yi, accompanied by Vajra Stronghold's most capable elder and martial artist, Tiger Subduing Fist Sect Leader Lin Danyang and his disciples, led more than ten thousand people to the ruins of Changsheng Castle for a night raid on Shi Feiyang and others.

Under the guidance of the Divine Water Palace's samurai, a group of fierce bandits from Vajra Stronghold aggressively advanced towards a small squad of the Heroic Sakura Association.

The squad was located in a perilous valley, responsible for gathering intelligence and supplies from the surroundings usually.

The disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association in the squad spotted the enemy, quickly sounded the alarm.

Upon receiving the news, Xiang Kun immediately led a team of elite disciples to support.

Both sides met at the narrow entrance of the valley, where a fierce battle was about to erupt.

The fierce bandits from Vajra Stronghold swung their large sabers and charged forward fiercely.

The samurai from the Divine Water Palace were in the rear, performing strange martial arts to aid and cheer.

Xiang Kun led the charge and performed "Celestial Spirit Acupoint Technique," his fingertips like lightning, directly striking the enemy's vital points.

His movements were swift; he shuttled smoothly through the enemy's ranks, causing numerous Vajra Stronghold and Divine Water Palace foes to fall quickly.

However, the samurai from the Divine Water Palace were no ordinary fighters.

Among them, a martial artist clad in a black robe suddenly took out a small bottle from his bosom, opened the lid, and a cloud of green smoke promptly spread. This was the special poison from the Divine Water Palace, with intense toxicity, causing dizziness and weakness upon inhalation.

The disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association, seeing this, all covered their mouths and noses, retreating immediately.

Xiang Kun was alarmed, fully aware of the potency of this poison and knowing that if not swiftly countered, this battle might be doomed.

Just then, he suddenly recalled a secret technique taught by Shi Feiyang to disperse poisonous fog.

He quickly took out a small box from his bosom, containing a specially prepared powder. He scattered the powder into the air, which had a wonderful reaction with the poison fog, gradually dissipating it.

Everyone from Vajra Stronghold and the Divine Water Palace was astonished to see the poisonous fog neutralized.

The black-robed martial artist snorted coldly and charged again, wielding a long sword with fierce sword Qi, stabbing towards Xiang Kun. Xiang Kun remained calm, using "Celestial Spirit Divine Finger" to neutralize the black-robed warrior's sword moves one by one.

The two exchanged blows back and forth, battling fiercely for dozens of rounds without a clear winner.

On the side of Changsheng Castle, upon learning of the squad's ambush, Shi Feiyang quickly discussed countermeasures with Gong Simeng, Wu Zhong, and others.

Wu Zhong, anxious and impatient, said eagerly: "Grand Squad Leader, we can't sit around and do nothing; we must send people immediately to support Xiang Kun."

Shi Feiyang nodded in agreement and calmly arranged the assignments: "Wu Zhong, lead the brothers from Vanguard Hall to flank them from the side, catching the enemy off guard. Gong Simeng, you are responsible for leading the disciples from Black Tortoise Hall to receive them on the rear to prevent enemy escape. I speculate their target is to attack our Heroic Sakura Association's temporary headquarters, which is the ruins of this Changsheng Castle. Xiao Lingling, Elder Liao, immediately assemble all brothers to attack Vajra Stronghold. Previously, after my night scouting of Vajra Stronghold, I handed over the map of Vajra Stronghold's terrain to you. Note, en route to Vajra Stronghold, closely monitor those who pledged allegiance to us last time and be wary of them betraying us and turning against us. Meanwhile, make sure to protect Lin Wanqing's safety. Additionally, distribute money and grain, and instruct the hundred civilians still left in the ruins of Changsheng Castle to seek refuge with friends and family and evacuate promptly overnight." The heroes accepted their orders, swiftly leading their troops away.

Nightfall descended, the ink-black darkness like a thick, difficult-to-dissolve lacquer, shrouding the Jianghu.

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