Chapter 23

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As the thirty-year-old mother wrapped the child, she had been a lifelong goose hunter but was now pecked in the eye.

I always thought that Master Extermination and Yin Liting were the leaders, but how come I didn't see that this kid is actually the true mastermind of this relief force?

I was actually used as a pawn, lured away, and then thoroughly tricked?

Yin Yewang was so angry that his teeth ached. He always prided himself on his wisdom and considered himself a genius, looking down on everyone except his father, Yin Tianzheng.

In this battle where the six major sects besieged Bright Peak, he was ready to make a name for himself and become the soul of the Ming and Eagle Claw Sects, achieving fame in one battle!

But this time, his lifelong reputation has made this kid, Song Qingshu, famous!

Lin Qing received a prompt.

"You used your intelligence to lead the Emei, Wudang, Kongtong, Kunlun, and Huashan sects to victory against the Eagle Claw Sect and the Five Elements Flags."

"You saved all the white path sects involved in the battle and earned their respect."

"You gained 400 points of white path reputation. Your current reputation is 1000 points, reaching the [Rising Fame] level."

"Your strategy led to the death of 300 Eagle Claw Sect members, increasing the hatred of the Ming and Eagle Claw Sects by 400 points, reaching 1000 points."

"You are now considered a great enemy by the Eagle Claw and Ming Sects, with a large bounty on your head. You will be a priority target for their disciples."

"This is really a big win," Lin Qing muttered, then smiled bitterly, "But when peppers turn red, they become valuable; when people become famous, they become dangerous. Now I am in danger."

He continued to receive a prompt: "Your reputation in the white path and your hatred with the Ming Sect both exceed 1000 points, triggering the orange chain mission [Destroy the Ming Sect]!"

"[Destroy the Ming Sect], the Ming Sect, which has a history of hundreds of years, is already corrupt. You are determined to destroy it. You have completed the first step of this mission. The second step requires increasing the hatred to 1500 points."

"This is an orange chain mission. The rewards will accumulate and can be claimed at any step. But if you choose to continue, you will eventually achieve a shocking reward."

What excited Lin Qing the most was a prompt about Zhou Zhiruo.

"Due to your intelligence, you saved the Emei Sect. Zhou Zhiruo's affection for you has increased by 15 points. Due to your charisma adjustment of -5, it is currently 20 points."

Lin Qing turned to look at Zhou Zhiruo.

Under the moonlight, the beauty was like jade, her eyes sparkling, even more exquisite, but her expression remained indifferent.

Lin Qing felt excited yet a bit bitter.

"Damn, if it were Zhang Wuji, he would have already been celebrated. This miserable attribute."

Yin Yewang's face was cold.

The three hundred-man archer teams he deployed on the sand dunes were instantly annihilated by Yin Liting and the Emei Sect, losing the ability to threaten the five sects and falling into a disadvantage.

Once Yin Liting and others joined the battle, relying on the crippled Five Elements Flags, they could not hold out.

He glanced deeply at Lin Qing and said, "Master Extermination, you indeed have such an excellent disciple. I have learned from you today, and I will repay you in the future!"

With a roar, he suddenly turned and ran into the desert.

His lightness skill, learned from White Eyebrow Eagle King, was superb. Even if it was not as good as Wei Yixiao, it was still unparalleled, and he was about to disappear behind the sand dunes.

A cold light flashed in Lin Qing's eyes, and he called out, "Master! Stop him!"

Lin Qing had gone to great lengths, and his target was Yin Yewang!

After repelling his Eagle Claw Sect, he wanted to eliminate this evil to the end.

At this moment, Master Extermination followed Lin Qing's words, and besides, Yin Yewang was the main culprit. Even without Lin Qing's words, she would have wanted to deal with him quickly!

She let out a long whistle, the Emei Nine Yang Power flowing through her, and she ran towards Yin Yewang.

Yin Yewang's lightness skill was on par with Master Extermination's, and for a moment, it was hard to tell who was better. But since Yin Yewang was running ahead, Master Extermination had a hard time catching up.

"Sixth Uncle, please lend a hand!" Lin Qing called from above.

Yin Liting was already on Yin Yewang's path and immediately jumped down, rushing towards Yin Yewang.

Yin Yewang, caught between Master Extermination and Yin Liting, two great masters, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he looked up at the young man on the sand dune with deep hatred.

Yin Liting's sword skills were superb, and he thrust a sword [Chasing the Moon] at Yin Yewang.

Yin Yewang let out a long whistle, and the [Eagle Claw Seizing Hand] skill was activated!

Lin Qing observed carefully.

This [Eagle Claw Seizing Hand] was inherited from Yin Tianzheng, following a fierce and powerful style. Combined with Yin Yewang's cultivation, which was not inferior to White Eyebrow Eagle King, it was powerful and fierce. The Eagle Claw Seizing Hand could easily break iron rods and, if it hit a person's bones, could break them. It was a very powerful martial art. Not only was it powerful, but it also contained the essence of eagles hunting prey, embodying the way of heaven and earth. It was a top-notch grappling skill, with every move and peck being powerful.

However, as a top disciple of Zhang Sanfeng, Yin Liting had inherited Zhang Sanfeng's true sword skills, and his skills were on par with Yin Yewang. When the Eagle Claw Seizing Hand met [Chasing the Moon], it produced a metallic sound, and Yin Yewang could not break through Yin Liting's defense!

Just as Yin Yewang was getting anxious, a sudden wind sound came from behind!

The Heaven Sword!

Carrying Master Extermination's determination to eliminate evil, powered by the Emei Nine Yang Power, it came down with the force of a thunderbolt!

Yin Yewang let out a loud cry.

Facing these two world-class masters, especially Master Extermination with the supreme divine weapon, he was truly at a disadvantage.

Suddenly, a jet of fire shot towards him.

Xin Ran!

It was Xin Ran, the leader of the Fire Flag, who had a grudge against Yin Yewang, who appeared beside him and used the Fire Flag to block Master Extermination's sword!

As a result, the Fire Flag in his hand was cut in half by the Heaven Sword!

Along with it, Xin Ran's right hand!

It flew into the air.

Blood splattered onto Yin Yewang's face.

He never expected that the Fire Flag, with whom he had constant feuds, would step forward at this critical moment and save his life!

If this sword had not hit Xin Ran's hand, it would have hit his back, with unimaginable consequences.

Xin Ran, enduring the pain, shouted, "Yin Yewang! I'm not saving you, but out of respect for Old Master Yin, who came to rescue the main sect despite past grievances! Hurry up and go, I'll cover you!"

Yin Yewang took a deep breath, activated the Eagle Claw Seizing Hand, and pointed it at Yin Liting's wrist, shouting, "Watch out!"

The Eagle Claw Seizing Hand was excellent in close combat and control. Once caught, it could easily break iron rods and, if it hit a person's bones, could break them.

Xin Ran laughed bitterly, and despite his severed limb, he swung the remaining half of the Fire Flag, activating its mechanism, and a jet of fire shot towards Master Extermination.

This desperate move forced Master Extermination to swing the Heaven Sword to protect her vital points and temporarily retreat.

But Xin Ran could not escape Master Extermination's ruthless slaughter.

Who would have thought that at this moment, a sudden change occurred!

Yin Yewang suddenly changed the direction of the Eagle Claw Seizing Hand, grabbed Xin Ran, and threw him towards Yin Liting!

This move was inspired by Lin Qing's strategy of using Yin Wu, Yin Fu, and Yin Fu as meat shields.

But it was truly despicable and wicked.

The Fire Flag saw this clearly and shouted in unison.

Yin Liting was also shocked, but he was fully focused on dealing with Yin Yewang. His move was subconscious, and the [Chasing the Moon] sword pierced Xin Ran's chest!

Poor Xin Ran, with his loyal heart, was tragically betrayed by Yin Tianzheng!

He died with his eyes open, and Yin Liting was also stunned.

Lin Qing, from a high vantage point, saw everything clearly.

Yin Tianzheng, in the plot, was not a righteous person. He was cold and unfeeling, with a wolf-like nature. When he met Zhang Wuji, he ignored the Five Elements Flags and even framed Zhang Wuji, who had helped the Ming Sect and tried to ease the relationship between him and his daughter. All these actions showed that he was not a straightforward and honest person like the Ming Sect members.

But this escape strategy still made Lin Qing feel a chill.

Even more chilling was the plight of the Five Elements Flags.

The Five Elements Flags were all brave and loyal men. Seeing their leader, Xin Ran, betrayed and killed by Yin Yewang, they were in tears and shouted to charge forward to avenge Xin Ran.

Even Yin Liting was shocked by this tragic scene and failed to stop Yin Yewang, who broke through and even used the Eagle Claw Seizing Hand to break his wrist. If it weren't for Master Extermination's quick pursuit, the loyal and honest Yin Liting might have been killed by Yin Yewang!

Yin Yewang laughed loudly, "Wudang Sect, not so great!"

He ran at full speed, about to escape.

From a high vantage point, a strong killing intent flashed in Lin Qing's eyes.

Yin Yewang, so cunning and fierce, was a great threat. If he escaped this time, and his Eagle Claw Sect was destroyed, he would surely seek revenge in the future!

How could this be allowed?

But what else could be done to stop Yin Yewang?

Yin Wu, Yin Fu, and Yin Fu?

This guy could even sacrifice Xin Ran, who saved his life, to escape. How could he care about his father's servants?

Lin Qing could only sigh.

The originally flawless ambush was broken by Yin Yewang's despicable tactics. This was truly helpless. It also showed that the characters in the plot were not fools, each with their own heroism and cunning, and underestimating them would come at a heavy cost.

But it seemed that fate, after many twists and turns, favored Lin Qing once again.

Yin Yewang ran to the top of the sand dune and, from behind the sand dune rocks, lifted a small, delicate figure half-buried in the sand!

Lin Qing saw clearly and cried out in surprise!

It was actually Zhu'er, who had just parted ways with him!

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