Chapter Two, The Wild Sands Roll (Part Two)

The Four Holy Envoys of Xuanluo were personally selected by the leader Fengdu from among the numerous followers of the Xuanluo Sect after its establishment. These four young talents, distinguished by their exceptional character and abilities, were meticulously trained by Fengdu and honored as the Four Holy Envoys of Xuanluo, representing the sun, moon, yin, and yang.

The two brothers, Xuan Luo Er Wang, were originally a pair of siblings. The elder brother, Wu Fa, was known in the Jianghu as Luo Tian Fa Wang, while the younger brother, Wu Ming, was nicknamed Bu Dong Ming Wang. Both brothers possessed exceptional martial arts skills. They became sworn brothers with Xuan Di Feng Du after meeting during their time in the grasslands.

The man laughed and said, "That Mo Lao Qi has never truly been known to commit any great evil. Since you, Yao Mei, have spoken, let us spare him; what difficulty is there in that"

At that moment, a tall and imposing man suddenly dashed out from the caravan, extending his right palm to press against Mo Yin's chest. Mo Yin felt a blur in front of him, and the blood in his chest abruptly stagnated, causing him to slowly collapse, losing all thoughts. The tall man raised his head and glanced at Mo Shi, only to see that the previously ethereal woman, resembling a fairy, lightly waved her jade-like hand, prompting him to desist.

Although the four of them had no formal master-disciple relationship with the Xuan Emperor Feng Du, their bond was akin to that of a master and disciple. The Yang Saint Xiao Wanshan wielded the Fierce Sun Palm, a technique of unmatched power. The Yin Saint Lin Wanyao, the youngest and most favored by Feng Du, possessed a graceful appearance. Due to her preference for the sword, the Xuan Emperor Feng Du imparted to her the Sixteen Styles of Autumn Water Swordsmanship, characterized by its lightness, ethereality, swiftness, and elegance, yet with extraordinary might. The Sun Saint Xie Jingtai was taught the Golden Crow Transformation Blade Technique, while the Moon Saint Xu Qingxuan gained fame in the martial world through a set of Guanghan Whip Techniques. Once again, due to Lin Wanyao's fondness for the sword, the Xuan Emperor Feng Du taught her the Sixteen Styles of Autumn Water Swordsmanship, which was light, ethereal, swift, and elegant, yet possessed remarkable power. The Sun Saint Xie Jingtai received the Golden Crow Transformation Blade Technique, while the Moon Saint Xu Qingxuan became renowned in the martial arts community with a set of Guanghan Whip Techniques.

Mo Yin saw that his seventh brother was actually bending his elbow outward, and the words coming out of his mouth were unpleasant. Anger surged from his heart, and with one kick, he knocked Mo Shi over and rushed out.

Between the conversation of these two individuals, there exists a certain momentum; amidst their laughter and banter, it is as if the formidable and vicious men of thousands from Huangsha Zhai are akin to lambs awaiting slaughter

Women’s Path: "In that case, why not take advantage of the situation and capture this Yellow Sand Stronghold? After all, as you said, Brother Yishan, they are merely a group of unscrupulous bandits. However, Old Seven has shown some genuine concern for my younger sister, so let us spare his life."

Subsequently, the two of them disregarded the others present and rode off on a camel, one in front and the other behind, leaving the caravan of the Fortune and Prosperity Trading Company.

At this moment, the southwestern tribes were in a state of rebellion, the northeastern Jurchens were sharpening their blades, and even the small island of Japan began to stir restlessly. The situation in the Central Plains was unclear, with undercurrents surging and various factions rising. Many powerful families were secretly forging weapons and training private troops while also courting martial artists to gather support. They emulated the late Yuan Dynasty's founding emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, by rallying sects to incite uprisings. Consequently, the martial world in the Central Plains was thrown into chaos, unleashing waves of bloodshed and turmoil.

As he gazed at himself, he hurried over, only to find that the fairy-like young lady did not rush to evade or escape. He thought that she must have been so startled by him that she was frozen in place, and he mused that this indeed saved him some effort. With a surge of strength, he approached her closely.

At this time, it was already during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Zhu Yijun was incompetent and indulgent, neglecting state affairs and repeatedly increasing taxes, which led to the deterioration of governance. Corrupt officials held power, and eunuchs dominated, controlling both the Eastern Depot and the Jinyiwei. They deceived superiors and subordinates alike, executing loyal subjects and oppressing the common people, resulting in a dire situation for the populace, who were living in extreme hardship.

Mo Shi's martial skills were originally not as proficient as those of his third brother, and he certainly did not dare to retaliate. How could he withstand the momentary lustful thoughts that clouded his mind regarding his third brother

Previously, the man and woman abandoned the caravan to seek their own path. After traveling for a short while, the man suddenly halted the camel, as if weighing certain matters.

One could only see this figure of short stature, dressed in a dark yellow robe and wearing a small hat adorned with a grass flower, with eyes gleaming with a sinister light, presenting an appearance that is indescribably unsightly

The leader Feng Du of the Xuanluo Sect is known for being both righteous and wicked, acting according to his whims. Many followers of the Xuanluo Sect are similarly unruly and rebellious, which has led to their exclusion by the so-called righteous sects of the martial world. Consequently, the Xuanluo Sect has been labeled as a 'heretical sect' by the righteous martial world. Shortly after its establishment, it faced numerous attacks. However, Feng Du, a remarkable figure with both literary and martial talents, managed to lead his followers in resisting the entire righteous martial world for several years.

Women’s Path: "Huangsha Village? I just heard that old man from the caravan mention it, but I had never heard of it before. Are they some remarkable figures?"

At the inception of the divine teachings, these matters were personally overseen by the founder, Fengdu. Subsequently, they were gradually entrusted to the King of the Underworld among his two subordinates.

In today's Central Plains martial arts world, there exists a recently emerged mysterious sect known as the Xuanluo Divine Sect, whose power is the most formidable. Its leader, Fengdu, is referred to as the Xuan Emperor in the rivers and lakes. Not only does he possess exceptional martial skills, but he is also a person of great talent and vision. He does not adhere to traditional methods, instead opening the doors wide to gather the talents of the world for his own use

The beautiful woman, seeing him stop, also came to a halt and lowered her head, saying: "Shan Ge, do you hold any grievances against me? Our journey was originally to carry out the teachings of the Master and to plan important matters within the sect. Yet, I have been distracted by trivial matters, causing us to abandon the caravan and search for ourselves slowly. I fear this will ultimately delay us for some time."

The man smiled lightly and said, "Yet it is not necessarily remarkable."

Continuing the conversation: "While you have long resided in the Central Plains, I have had the honor of accompanying the leader to this Tatar land on official business, thus I have some knowledge of the Yellow Sand Stronghold."

Among the three, Xuandi is the eldest and possesses the highest martial prowess. He often guides his two brothers towards progress. Later, the two brothers assisted Xuandi in establishing a sect, which was named the Xuanlu Divine Sect, taking the character 'Xuan' from Xuandi and 'Luo' from Luotian Law King.

The two individuals traveled to the borderlands this time due to the diverse and widespread followers of the Xuanluo Sect across the southern and northern regions. The sect's daily needs often include certain rare items from the Central Plains that are abundantly produced in the northwestern borderlands. Therefore, every few years, they must send people to the northwestern borderlands and the northern regions for large-scale procurement.

At this moment, I will share what I know about Huangshazhai with the lady. "Huangshazhai does have a certain reputation in this desolate northern desert. However, upon seeing it this time, it is merely a case of monkeys claiming dominance in the absence of tigers. Today, the people who have come to seek food are likely the seventh of the Eight Blades of the North, Mo Shi, who intends to offend Sister Yao. It should be that the third of the Eight Blades, Mo Yin. I just had a confrontation with him, and his skills are truly not worth mentioning. However, I have heard that Huangshazhai has gathered several thousand followers. Since we have become enemies, if we let them be, it may hinder our actions this time."

In just over a decade, the influence of the Xuanluo Sect has subtly surpassed many so-called prestigious sects and noble families with their so-called legacies. Beneath the sect leader Fengdu, there are two kings, four saints, and eight divisions of heavenly dragons, each possessing exceptional martial skills. Among the followers, there are also many extraordinary individuals with diverse and peculiar martial arts.

The man, caught in hesitation, suddenly heard the woman say this and realized her misunderstanding. He quickly explained, "Sister Yao, what are you saying? Ever since we left Xuanshan, we have been traveling day and night for so many days. Now that we have finally arrived at our destination, whether we are a few days late or early does not matter. It is just that the man we encountered earlier is indeed the leader of the Huangsha Zhai in the Jutinghai area, and he seems to be somewhat particular about it."

The pair before us, a man and a woman, are indeed two key figures from the Xuanluo Sect. The man, named Xiao Wanshan, is the Yang Saint among the Four Holy Envoys of the sect, while the woman, named Lin Wanyao, serves as the Yin Saint among the same Four Holy Envoys. They became acquainted before joining the sect, and after entering together, both gained the favor of the Xuan Emperor Fengdu, ascending to the esteemed positions of the Yin and Yang Saints. Since then, their daily interactions have only deepened their feelings for one another, leading to mutual affection.

Mo Shi saw his third brother just walk up to the woman when a tall man suddenly appeared, and in an instant, Mo Yin fell to the ground. Following that, the man took the woman and left, leaving only his third brother lying on the ground. Mo Shi, having not witnessed the struggle and unclear about the situation, momentarily lost his bearings and hurriedly called over a lackey to carry Mo Yin back to their own stronghold, without further mention of the incident.