Chapter 54

But alas, everything was too late.

Ding Zhizhi, Song Yuanqiao, and Master Miaojue, among others, all turned their gazes toward Lin Qing. Ding Zhizhi was deeply grieved, shaking his head in sighs, Song Yuanqiao was shocked but proud. Master Miaojue, however, was filled with emptiness, secretly stomping her feet in frustration.

She was the first to notice Song Qingshu's unparalleled wisdom, yet why didn't she trust his judgment?

Why did she insist on her own way and forcefully attack Bright Peak?

If they had followed Song Qingshu's advice, the six major sects could have gathered information at the foot of the mountain, and they might have discovered the truth about the Ming Cult's tactics and strategies, allowing them to formulate a targeted plan in time.

Even if they were attacked on the plains or deserts, the six major sects would have had a way out, and even if they failed, it wouldn't be like now, trapped with no way out, with their retreat cut off. It would be like scalding rats with boiling water, killing them all at once!

The faces of the five elders of Kunlun, Xian Yutong, He Taichong, and others turned pale.

It was clear that Song Qingshu was wise, while they were fools!

A wave of despair enveloped the allied forces of the six major sects.

Everyone realized that tonight, a great calamity was upon them, and they might not survive to leave Bright Peak.

Zhou Zhiruo's gaze secretly fell on Lin Qing.

She was already deeply impressed by Lin Qing's wisdom and insight.

"I wonder if he has any way to lead us out of this desperate situation," Zhou Zhiruo murmured. Ding Minjun, listening beside her, was extremely不服气 (unwilling to admit defeat), and said in a shrill voice, "You slut, stop fantasizing! Do you think Song Qingshu is a god, all-powerful? We are doomed tonight!"

Zhou Zhiruo felt both ashamed and angry, tears welling up in her eyes.

Lin Qing, however, stood quietly in the shadows of the torchlight, under everyone's gaze.

He received a notification.

"You have invested 1500 reputation points to forcibly change the strategy of the six major sects, which has been proven correct. The six major sects have restored your reputation and honor!"

"The 1500 reputation points you invested have been refunded."

"You have gained an additional 500 reputation points, bringing your total white path reputation to 2000 points."

"You have regained [Voice of the Martial World]."

Although the six major sects were in a dire situation, they were all heroes of the world. How could they be so easily disheartened and lose their composure?

Strong winds reveal the strength of the grass, and turbulent times reveal the true heroes!

Master Miaojue, with her seasoned and fiery nature, became even more resolute in the face of danger. She held the Heaven Sword and stepped forward, declaring loudly, "What a fine group of Ming Cult bandits, what a fine rascal Yang Xiao! You used the strategy of overconfidence, retreating from the seven peaks and thirteen cliffs, to make our army overconfident. But before I came up the mountain today, I was already prepared to die with the enemy. If you are a true hero, come down and face me in battle!"

The leaders of the six major sects looked at Master Miaojue with admiration.

This was the martial world, not the military.

In the martial world, what mattered was the spirit of a hero.

Whether it was the Ming Cult or the six major sects, they had to follow the rules of the martial world.

Master Miaojue's public challenge was in line with the rules of the martial world.

As the leader of a sect, Master Miaojue had the right to challenge Yang Xiao. If Yang Xiao did not accept the challenge or sent someone else, it would tarnish the reputation of the Ming Cult, and the morale of the Ming Cult members would drop significantly.

Xian Yutong immediately seized the opportunity, stepping forward and declaring loudly, "Master Miaojue, a woman who does not yield to men, I admire you! I have heard that although the Ming Cult is considered a demonic cult, mysterious and strange, and despised by the righteous sects, each of its leaders has been a towering hero, with a spirit that reaches the heavens. Alas, if Yang Xiao, as the acting leader, lacks the spirit of the previous leaders, it is not surprising. After all, he has been acting for over a decade without being officially recognized, possibly due to a lack of courage and the respect of others, hahaha!"

By belittling Yang Xiao, he was trying to make the leader of the Ming Cult accept the challenge.

Yang Xiao laughed and was about to accept, but then he heard a powerful voice say, "Master Miaojue, my son Yin Yewang was killed by your Heaven Sword. I, Yin Tianzheng, have come to challenge you!"

A sharp wind sounded.

Under the moonlight, a distinguished figure landed on the Holy Fire Altar of Bright Peak, standing shoulder to shoulder with Yang Xiao!

Lin Qing's heart tightened!

His forehead began to ache.

This was clearly a powerful threat, intangible yet tangible, as if a solid presence had descended upon him.

The White-Browed Eagle King—Yin Tianzheng!

He had arrived!

Although Lin Qing had never met him, he had offended him in many ways.

His three subordinates, Yin Wufu, had been captured and betrayed by Lin Qing. His grandson, Zhang Wujie, was at odds with Lin Qing. His only son, Yin Yewang, had died due to Lin Qing's scheme.

The White-Browed Eagle King's appearance immediately dominated the scene, overshadowing the righteous sects' experts like Ding Zhizhi and Song Yuanqiao.

He was one of the four Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult, the oldest among them. He was a man of great courage, strict with himself, and upright, but also impulsive and rigid in his actions.

His appearance made Master Miaojue's plan to challenge Yang Xiao fail. It also made the righteous sects' experts realize that they had been overconfident and had not considered the existence of powerful figures like the White-Browed Eagle King and the Green-Winged Bat King on Bright Peak.

The White-Browed Eagle King looked at Master Miaojue and asked, "Will you grant me this challenge?"

Master Miaojue replied sternly, "Of course! But there is also the Green-Winged Bat King! My Emei disciples, Jingxu and others, were killed by him. He should come out!"

"Ha ha, it's rare for a woman to still remember me, the old bat, but unfortunately, you're just an old nun."

Under the moonlight, a shadow, like a devil, swept across.

He spread his wings, resembling a giant vampire bat, and slowly landed on the Holy Fire Altar, his eyes bloodshot, staring at Master Miaojue and cackling, "Tonight, we will settle our scores, one by one. But settling with you alone is not enough..."

His cold gaze turned to Lin Qing in the darkness.

Lin Qing smiled bitterly in the dark.

Clearly, the Green-Winged Bat King was not a man of broad mind. He did not intend to forget the grudge of being tricked by Lin Qing in the desert camp.

The White-Browed Eagle King frowned and said, "Old Bat, I'll say this upfront. You can drink the blood of others, but this boy is one of the main culprits who killed my son, and I won't let you have him."

The Green-Winged Bat King glared and said, "I was almost forced into a corner by this boy, either to drink Wujie's blood or freeze to death. Who should I settle this score with? Don't forget, that day I chose to freeze to death rather than drink Zhang Wujie's blood, all for your sake!"

The White-Browed Eagle King replied coldly, "Yes, so you got what you deserved. Wujie later treated your injuries, even curing the chronic problems from your past training. You should be grateful, not argue with me."

The Green-Winged Bat King was speechless and said angrily, "No matter! I will repay Wujie's kindness, but it has nothing to do with you, Grandfather! I will drink this boy's blood."

Thus, in front of thousands of righteous heroes and tens of thousands of Ming Cult members, the two powerful Dharma Kings of the Ming Cult, the White-Browed Eagle King and the Green-Winged Bat King, argued over who would kill Song Qingshu.

Yang Xiao, with a headache, waved his hand and said, "Both of you! Now is not the time to argue over who kills Song Qingshu. Let's defeat these righteous sects' experts first."

A wild laugh echoed.

Lin Qing looked up.

It was the 7-person team from the Hong Gang!

They looked down at him with disdain and malice.

KG mocked, "We really underestimated you. You have offended the Eagle King and the Bat King so deeply, it seems you are quite capable."

Lin Qing replied calmly, "Flattery! Qingshu's wisdom is quite ordinary, only able to deceive brainless fools."

The six major sects, surprised by Song Qingshu's deep enmity with the Ming Cult, burst into laughter at his public mockery of these formidable figures.

KG's face turned grim, and he said fiercely, "You brat, you are doomed tonight! Still putting on a brave face. Hum! Tonight, our Hong Gang team will turn the siege of Bright Peak by the six major sects into a massacre by the Ming Cult. Do you think you can do anything about this plot twist?"

The doctor finally spoke, his glasses reflecting a cold light, and he said with a murderous intent, "Boy, you have played us and seized that mission, but unfortunately, we have the powerful Hong Gang team behind us. We can send countless teams to investigate, experiment, and find the plot twists. You are destined to be no match for us, so you might as well surrender."

"Hmm?" Lin Qing敏锐地 (sharply) grasped the tone in the doctor's words: "He wants to recruit me?"

KG shrieked, "Surrender? Doctor, are you crazy? Who the hell are you? This is..."

Before he could finish, Gang Laoda said in a deep voice, "KG, you are the one who is crazy! The doctor's true identity is the Red Flower Double Stick Gold Medal of the gang, and even I must bow to him. He has taken control of this team. Anyone who defies his orders will not be spared by me or Dao."

Upon hearing this, KG and the others immediately turned pale.

They had openly rebelled, forcing Gang Laoda to flee, effectively betraying the Hong Gang.

Who would have thought that this quiet, detached surgeon was actually the mysterious Red Flower Double Stick Gold Medal of the team?

Did he know everything?

With him, Gang Laoda's faction immediately gained the upper hand and regained control.

KG exchanged glances with the others, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Dao said in a piercing voice, "I advise you not to act rashly. Don't forget that the Red Flower Double Stick Gold Medal is worth ten of you. With me and Gang Laoda, you have no chance."

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