Section 10

"You can go away." Li Huang concluded that this person was just talking nonsense.

Zhao Han took a few steps to his side and began to help him detoxify. At that moment, both masters were too preoccupied to pay attention to anything else, yet the mechanism had not yet been deciphered. The four incense burners continued to rotate incessantly, and the flying swords were unleashed one after another. Everyone was now just relieved that they had heeded Zhao Han's earlier instructions and did not advance; otherwise, if they had been caught within the circle, being surrounded and shot at by the four incense burners would have made evasion even more perilous.

"Is it a similar secret passage?" Zhao Han immediately laughed and asked, "Do you understand mechanism techniques?"

It seems that there is someone in the corner of that room

Such a leap naturally requires an extremely precise application of force. Li Huang had no issues with his mastery of lightness skills; however, he miscalculated by not anticipating that the sword formation would thrust upward, striking the wooden board, which then lifted and provided a push to his feet

The three individuals exchanged glances, involuntarily stepping back. The four incense burners continued to rotate the flying swords, and as the firepower concentrated, Chongming indeed found it increasingly difficult to cope. However, on Zhao Han's side, the antidote was still showing no signs of effectiveness.

Wow, it can still be controlled! When Li Huang and the others saw this, they felt completely safe, but an event they were very reluctant to face was about to unfold

It seems that everything is fine now! Li Huang was completely unconcerned about pulling out Qiu Shuang, gracefully descending with lightness. The journey there required ascending from low to high, with no leverage in between. However, the return was from high to low, and a single leap was already sufficient

Neither Li Huang nor Liu Xia answered him, and they disappeared around the corner of the room

"A disciple is currently painting," said Chongming

"Go ahead! You have some skills!" As Zhao Han spoke, he flicked his two fingers, producing a continuous sound that pierced the air, now completely directed at Qiu Bailin alone

"Autumn frost, give it to me first." Li Huang turned to Qi Sizhe to ask for the sword

As soon as a few people finished speaking, the four incense burners suddenly adjusted the extent of their rotation simultaneously. Subsequently, the flying swords that had been directed at Li Huang and the others no longer paid them any heed, but instead flew straight towards the three NPCs who were unable to escape.

What deep-seated enmity do you have with them?" Liu Xia asked

It is truly careless not to pay attention to communication; this is not good! Qi Sizhe began to nag Liu Xia.

"Where are you running!" Zhao Han shouted sharply, his figure spinning swiftly. The sound of hidden weapons slicing through the air was incessant, like a sudden downpour, followed by a series of startled cries. Several figures that had jumped out in one breath were consecutively hit. However, amidst this chaos, there was also a sound like a 'ding', suggesting that a hidden weapon had been deflected. One figure moved with extraordinary speed, not only evading the hidden weapons but also disappearing in an instant.

"It is coming from underground." Li Huang reacted first

"He is dead," Liu Xia said

The incense burner was surrounded by mechanisms in a 360-degree layout, leaving only a single opening above. Given the intricate design of the mechanisms at the Cangjian Villa, Li Huang concluded that adding an extra layer of security at this opening would not be a difficult task, which is why he was prepared for this move. With a swift turn in mid-air, Li Huang evaded the flying sword, positioning himself upside down. The Qiushuang Sword was drawn, and with a flash of sword light, he accurately thrust back along the trajectory of the incoming flying sword, accompanied by his figure.

Hehehe... At that moment, a burst of laughter from a young lady echoed, and everyone quickly looked around, yet not a single figure was in sight

Gu Yunfei's figure moved incessantly, executing three consecutive leaps, each accompanied by a resounding boom. The remaining incense burners were completely destroyed, including the one that had already been sabotaged by Li Huang, which merely rotated but no longer shot out flying swords.

Upon observing how several individuals emerged from the ground and scattered in their escape, Li Huang instantly deduced their intentions. For players, at critical moments, life is not the most important factor; rather, it is everything else beyond life that holds greater significance, such as equipment and the various valuable items looted from the Cangjian Villa.

"Senior Brother, please take a look." Zhao Han walked up to Chong Ming and opened the aerial view map, "The mechanism design of the Cangjian Villa follows the principles of the heavenly stems, earthly branches, five elements, and eight trigrams, starting from here..."

"In any case, you do not understand the mechanisms, so I will tell you directly. From the arrangement of the mechanisms in this Cangjian Villa, this is the focal point of the entire mechanism art, the hub of all mechanisms, and thus it will also be the most tightly protected area. If one were to hide something, there is no place more suitable than here," Zhao Han said.

"Disciple, speak frankly about your discoveries," asked Chongming.

The scene was in complete disarray. It was not only Li Huang and the other two who were left speechless, but even Zhao Han was stunned for a while before saying: "Junior Brother Gu, your swordsmanship is incredibly swift and fierce"

Just when I thought I completely understood, Li Huang immediately followed Gu Yunfei's words and said: "The sword of the great hero of Xiangzhong? Liu Xia, have you not had the chance to return it to the sect after retrieving it?"

Thank you for your hard work, Master Brother! I will now dismantle all these mechanisms. As Zhao Han was speaking, Gu Yunfei had already leaped into the air, just like Li Huang, heading towards a censer.

"Then does that mean they can't come out either?" Li Huang said

While saying this, a glance was sent over. Upon hearing this, Liu Xia finally understood Li Huang's intention. Without even a moment of hesitation, she directly entered the performance time, reached out to take the Tai'a Sword, presented it with both hands, and recited: "I shall not disgrace the master's orders. The sword of the great hero of Xiangzhong has been successfully retrieved by the disciple."

Approximately is

"It's just talk, Brother Gu, there's no need to rush," Zhao Han said while looking towards Chong Ming. "Has the aerial view of Cangjian Villa been completed?"

"We are discussing this Sword Cottage, not knowing what treasures it may hold," replied Qi Sizhe

Damn, how did this fool fly over the target? If he dies in the formation and leaves the Autumn Frost Sword behind, how am I supposed to retrieve it?" Qi Sizhe fumed with rage

Liu Xia looked completely bewildered: "I have no idea..."

At this bend, the long sword was almost folded in half, leaving the three individuals astonished with their mouths forming an 'O' shape. Such a continuous and extreme curve truly demonstrated the astonishing resilience of Gu Yunfei's sword

"Come on, you only lost the sword, right? Now it has been replaced for you, and this Qiushuang is much more powerful than your original Zixiao Sword, isn't it?" Li Huang said

In the year of Chongming, at the age of forty, he had a medium build and was wearing a slightly oversized Daoist robe of the standard uniform from Wudang. Although it was neat, it was far from befitting of his status.

"Brother Zhao should stay behind, as there may be more important mechanisms ahead that require your expertise to dismantle," Gu Yunfei said

How? Qi Sizhe was puzzled

"Where did you hear that from?" Li Huang said

"What do you understand!" said Qisi Zhe. "Zixiao and Zhenwu are the two great swords of the Wudang Sect. Their significance is not limited to the practical use of weapons; it is said that these two swords conceal great secrets of the Wudang Sect."

Before the two could continue their argument, Chongming had already made a decision: "There is plenty of time in the future, why rush for the moment? Let us all go to the Sword Cottage"

The problem is that they are clearly unaware

I might as well continue to cling to the powerful, after all, I can't let these three great masters come here for nothing can I

"Chasing me is merely a pretext for taking advantage of the situation; they have other intentions for coming to the Hidden Sword Villa." Liu Xia is also a person with certain thoughts.

Gu Yunfei's swordsmanship had already been experienced by the three, and at this moment, seeing him strike again, they instinctively took a step back. Sure enough, as Gu Yunfei brought down his sword, the three once again felt the ground tremble, yet the spot where Gu Yunfei had thrust remained intact; instead, the long sword in Gu Yunfei's hand was bent downwards.

I did not say anything" Gu Yunfei shifted his gaze

"Why didn't you greet me?" Qi Sizhe complained

"What are you doing?" Qi Sizhe immediately felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy, looking at Li Huang as if he had encountered a wolf

As a disciple of Wudang, I feel that I must not let down the hard work of the three masters and uncles on this journey

"Listen!" Zhao Han shouted. As soon as his voice fell, there were several consecutive sounds of 'crack'. At the spot where Gu Yunfei had just struck with his sword, cracks appeared, seemingly crawling forward like insects. At each marked point, there were two cracks extending forward, and soon they connected with the cracks coming from the opposite direction. Once the cracks from all sides converged, the sound ceased entirely. Everyone stared intently at the ground, waiting for further changes. As a result, Gu Yunfei stepped forward, muttering, "This is such a hassle," then leaped into the air, executing another 'Swimming Dragon Hanging Upside Down,' aimed directly at the center of the cracked area on the ground.

"Wow, you are really lucky!" Qisi Zhe looked towards Liu Xia

As expected, Gu Yunfei did not question Liu Xia for not providing an explanation when she first saw him. As for Liu Xia, at this moment, she was trying to mend the situation, expressing her confusion regarding Gu Yunfei's initial actions. This reaction was certainly quite cunning; otherwise, if she hurried to explain that the incident at Wudang Mountain was a frame-up, it would have been like saying there was no silver here, despite the fact that she was also at Wudang Mountain at the time, and Gu Yunfei had not provided her with any detailed information. How could she know so clearly what had happened? This reaction was certainly quite cunning; otherwise, if she hurried to explain that the incident at Wudang Mountain was a frame-up, it would have been like saying there was no silver here, despite the fact that she was also at Wudang Mountain at the time, and Gu Yunfei had not provided her with any detailed information. How could she know so clearly what had happened?

It is done! Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia were both very excited, but Li Huang, who still maintained a graceful posture on the incense burner, looked up and said: The sword cannot be drawn!

Qi Sizhe turned around and saw that indeed, the need to block the flying swords from all directions had gradually worn down Chongming's strength. Yet, even in this situation, this Wudang senior brother did not inquire at all about Zhao Han's progress in handling the matter, but instead calmly took on the current situation.

"Each person takes one." Zhao Yuanzhi shouted and leaped towards a censer. At that moment, the censer locked onto the NPC in the center as its target, completely ignoring Zhao Yuanzhi's approach. Li Huang and the other two quickly split up and rushed towards the other three censers. Suddenly, a scream was heard, and the three turned to look, only to see Zhao Yuanzhi, who had rushed in first and was running the fastest, unknowingly triggering some mechanism. A multitude of sharp swords suddenly emerged from beneath his feet, densely packed and impossible to evade. Zhao Yuanzhi was instantly pierced by an unknown number of blades, his body flung into the air. The swords quickly retracted back into the ground, leaving behind dark, gaping holes. Zhao Yuanzhi, who had run the fastest, had unknowingly triggered some mechanism, and a multitude of sharp swords suddenly emerged from beneath his feet, densely packed and impossible to evade. He was instantly pierced by an unknown number of blades, his body flung into the air. The swords quickly retracted back into the ground, leaving behind dark, gaping holes. Zhao Yuanzhi, who had been flung into the air, had already become a bloodied figure. As the swords retracted, he fell back down, blood immediately pooling on the ground, flowing down from the gaping holes where the blades had emerged. Zhao Yuanzhi was already motionless, having become a corpse.

"If someone has to leave, then it is most appropriate for me to do so, right?" Zhao Han said with a smile

However, if it is merely to activate the mechanism, it seems unnecessary to have so many people

"How do you know that I will definitely kill them?" Qisizhe asked in confusion

Perhaps we should have pursued them through the secret passage earlier. We have traversed similar secret passages before without any issues said Li Huang

No! After circling the giant sword three times and using lightness skills to jump and take a look around, Zhao Han finally concluded, "The mechanism has been destroyed, and there is no way to open the passage from the outside."

This... shouldn't be the case, right? Li Huang frowned. Wudang Sect is a prestigious sect that stands alongside Shaolin, representing the positive energy of the martial world. If even the Wudang Sect covets the treasures of other sects, what kind of hypocritical setting would this martial world be?

"Without a skilled person, how can we sabotage that mechanism?" Li Huang said

Upon mentioning this, Qisi Zhe frowned and said in a low voice, "Don't you think it's a bit excessive for three of the six disciples to be mobilized just for Liu Xia?"

What do you understand?" Li Huang felt a bit confused

Isn't it so? said Qisizhe

But it is still barely acceptable Zhao Han immediately added

"No... this mechanism here requires multiple people to activate it." The illogical aspects were, however, addressed by Zhao Han. "In fact, this mechanism is far from simple; it was merely that Junior Brother Gu stumbled upon it by chance, using a brute force method to directly sweep through the mechanism. If one were to truly find the entrance passage and break through layer by layer, I cannot imagine how much time it would take."

Chong Ming exchanged a glance with his two junior brothers, and Gu Yunfei stepped forward, supporting his waist sword: "The Sword Concealment Pavilion?"

What an excellent sword technique! Amidst Zhao Han's applause, the second strike descended. Just like the previous blow, the ground trembled, yet it did not inflict any harm. Gu Yunfei completed a full arc with his sword, rebounding as he soared into the air, the sword descending once more, repeating the previous steps.

Li Huang, Liu Xia, Qi Sizhe, and Zhao Yuanzhi are undoubtedly players of high caliber. After a brief exchange between Qi Sizhe and Li Huang, the group fell silent, yet their internal deliberations continued unabated.

"Oh, it's Old Zhao!" Qi Sizhe seemed quite familiar with Zhao Yuanzhi and approached him, "I didn't expect you could draw?"

"Do I want the Autumn Frost Sword, or do I want this guy to fall and die in the sword formation? I am surprisingly feeling a bit conflicted right now," Qi Sizhe said, turning to Liu Xia.

"Let me take the path of secrecy!" Gu Yunfei said. The righteous Wudang Sect does not regard the lives of others as mere weeds, yet they still possess the courage to take on the responsibility of sacrifice.

Li Huang clarified the matter in just a few sentences. Upon hearing this, Qi Sizhe immediately stopped in his tracks and nodded, saying, "That makes sense"

Qiu Bailin's face was as pale as death, wielding his sword to protect himself. In the eyes of Li Huang and others, this was already an exceptionally skilled defense. However, it lasted less than five seconds before a scream of "Ah!" echoed, as a dart struck his wrist and his sword fell to the ground

The incense burner was destroyed, and the originally intertwined sword net suddenly revealed a significant gap. With this gap, Chongming immediately found an opportunity to breathe and became more composed. The flying swords shot from the three incense burners, which had posed a threat, now seemed particularly insubstantial.

"Alright, you may go!" Liu Xia's gaze had already shifted elsewhere; she decided to extend her sympathy to the hardworking Chong Ming

The autumn frost sword light fell like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, it was swallowed by the incense burner. Continuous strange sounds emerged from the belly of the incense burner at the moment the sword was consumed. The incense burner ceased its rotation, and the flying sword finally stopped shooting out.

The long swords came rushing in with great urgency, but with a flick of his sleeve, they immediately became weightless, leaving Li Huang and the others dumbfounded. His skill was truly impressive

At this moment, Chong Ming displayed his profound skills; with a wave of his Daoist robe, he forcefully reversed the chaotic movement of the air currents, causing the swirling dust to fly about aimlessly as if it had lost its direction

"I can't believe it, he really is just waving around a broken sword to fool us. Has that guy taken all the good stuff? This is truly infuriating!" Qi Sizhe, who had run off alone, shouted angrily. The two turned to look, and saw this fellow had gone to the Qiu Bai Forest to pick up a long sword that someone had dropped. However, upon picking it up, he realized it was just an ordinary item, and he was instantly filled with rage.

Upon entering the Sword Pavilion, Chong Ming waved his sleeve, and a wave of gentle energy spread out. Li Huang and the other two immediately felt a lightness in their bodies, as the acupoints struck by Zhao Han were surprisingly released from a distance.

Gu Yunfei, skilled and bold, faced the incoming flying sword without flinching or retreating. Instead, he drew his sword to meet it, both sword lights converging as he slashed directly at the approaching sword light.

Li Huang shook his head seriously: "You are mistaken, I only have these two pieces."

If that is still not enough, I believe you have a third piece, right? Liu Xia remained expressionless

Liu Xia and Qi Sizhe both hail from Wudang, and Li Huang also spent a month or so at Wudang. Although they have had their fair share of encounters with Chongming, the Chongming on Wudang Mountain is often regarded by players as a mechanical wooden figure. However, this imposing presence is something they have never witnessed before. Standing in the hall like this, regardless of his ordinary attire, the aura of being the leader among the crowd is quite evident.

"Then let's wait and discuss later," Zhao Han said, as he leisurely strolled around the Sword Pavilion, continuously marveling at the ingenious design of this mechanism room

Qisi Zhe was left speechless; indeed, what lay before him was a unique case. However, apart from this, he truly could not think of any other place that absolutely required a wooden plank to cross over.

Upon arrival, Zhao Han, holding the map, served as the guide, occasionally reminding the people behind him to pay attention to their steps and avoid traps along the way

"Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up..." Under Li Huang's repeated urging, Qi Sizhe finally, albeit reluctantly, handed over the Qiu Shuang Sword to Li Huang. With two wooden boards in his left hand and the Qiu Shuang Sword in his right, Li Huang did not head towards the nearest incense burner but instead walked towards the one dedicated to Zhao Yuanzhi's heroic sacrifice.

What is going on

It must be so. Li Huang glanced at the four individuals who were currently in disarray. These fellows, capable of capturing a group of S-level experts from the Cangjian Villa, clearly had a good understanding of the NPC's modus operandi. They anticipated that the NPC could make such deductions, which is why they came to the Sword Lodge to activate the mechanism. If they could eliminate the intruders, that would be ideal; if not, they would still gain considerable time to relocate their belongings

Liu Xiadon suddenly understood. Li Huang was looking for an opportunity to help her escape. If she were to die in the secret passage, it would be a more thorough means of escape. Otherwise, given her actions, she truly did not know how Wudang would deal with her. If the punishment for harming fellow disciples were to be enforced, it would be better to find a mechanism and end her life herself. To be constantly surrounded by these top experts, it would be difficult even to contemplate death.

"Well, I admire you instead," Li Huang said

"Rather than letting them commit suicide, it would be better for me to kill them to satisfy my urge and relieve my resentment!" said Qisizhe

Zhao Han was clearly not surprised by this result; his gaze towards Gu Yunfei unmistakably conveyed the message, "Now you understand the severity of the situation, don't you?" Such a vivid display made Li Huang and the other two feel somewhat reluctant to regard him as an NPC.

Li Huang and the other two turned around and saw Chong Ming striding into the Meeting Sword Pavilion

How could this be? Zhao Han, noticing the completely still ground, was puzzled when suddenly he heard a cracking sound, as if something had broken.

Gu Qufei said nothing, merely sheathed his sword with a graceful demeanor

Did he die on purpose?" Qisi Zhe said to Liu Xia in a lowered voice

In front of this skilled NPC, Li Huang simply fell silent. He realized that although this guy had previously joked about letting Gu Yunfei lead the way, he actually did not agree with pursuing through the secret passage.

"Dead?" Qisi Zhe exclaimed in astonishment

"Well, you may go!" Li Huang nodded.

Ah? Qi Sizhe was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized from Liu Xia's gaze that she was referring to those four impostors

At that moment, a strange sound, as if a stone had been twisted, echoed. Before the crowd could discern the source of the sound, they heard Zhao Han's urgent cry: "Not good, quickly hide!"

"You rascal, how can you be so cunning?" Qisi Zhe exclaimed, while delivering a hard punch to Li Huang.

"It's alright, there are still more." Li Huang took out another piece of wood, "Two pieces of wood should be about enough."

This work is quite good! Qisi Zhe applauded

Liu Xia continued to smile brightly, leaving Qi Sizhe even more puzzled. Before he could ask, Liu Xia cheerfully continued, "You are quite quick in your actions!"

Everyone, please do not retreat yet" Li Huang quickly called out to the few people who were trying hard to withdraw

Zhao Han fiddled with the chopsticks for a moment, then turned to look at the other three places. Finally, he walked around the giant sword again. Li Huang and the other two followed behind like fools, unsure of what this guy was figuring out. When they asked him questions, they received no answers other than a glare.

Everyone, please do not approach! Zhao Han extended his arm to stop the crowd, while Li Huang and the other two looked around, searching for the impostors posing as the Qiu family. However, they could not find any trace of them. Qi Sizhe immediately wore a frustrated expression, walked over to Li Huang, and whispered a complaint: This bunch of fools

"Going out and coming in are two different matters," Zhao Han said

No, not at the Cangjian Pavilion!" Li Huang quickly said. They had already been to the Cangjian Pavilion, and it was there that they first encountered several impostors of the Qiu family. Li Huang clearly remembered that after defeating Qiu Fenglie there, he returned from the resurrection point with the Qiu Shuang sword, which was enough to indicate that the place where these guys were hiding the treasures of the Cangjian Mountain Villa was not the Cangjian Pavilion.

"Are you saying ... ... " Qisizhe suddenly became excited, and his gaze towards the giant sword was filled with greed

The incense burner was utterly destroyed by Gu Yunfei's sword. The ground was littered with the remnants of the incense burner, with only a few roots left on the surface. The mechanical components were scattered nearby, still connected to each other, twitching as if struggling to survive.

"Isn't the channel supposed to be closed?" Li Huang said

Fifth Junior Brother, go investigate that secret passage

"A secret significant enough to rewrite the entire martial arts world," said Qi Sizhe

What attributes are there?" Qisi Zhe curiously touched it

Li Huang immediately slapped his forehead: "Oh no, could this be the true tactic of drawing the tiger away from the mountain?"

"Can you not see how lonely and desolate that giant sword stands alone in the center?" Zhao Han shouted

Li Huang shook his head and carefully observed that direction for a while, but saw no further movement. At that moment, he heard a burst of laughter beside him; Zhao Han, who had been detoxifying Gu Yunfei, had already stood up. By his side, Gu Yunfei's complexion had returned to normal. After sitting on the ground and taking a few deep breaths, he opened his eyes again, showing no signs of having been poisoned.

Ah? Gu Yunfei looked utterly bewildered

"A piece of wood," Li Huang said

If one does not understand the art of mechanisms, how can one know that secret paths are similar

As the safety of the landing became a concern, Master Chongming stepped forward, waving his sleeve once more to catch Gu Yunfei.

Zhao Han struggled for a moment, then turned around and shrugged at Chong Ming, saying: "It doesn't seem to be anything significant, but I wonder if they might be laying an ambush inside. How about we let the most skilled disciple, Gu, lead the way?"

You all

After this question was posed, the expressions of the three disciples became somewhat unnatural. Ultimately, it was Chong Ming who responded to Li Huang, candidly informing him that they indeed had a purpose for coming to the Cangjian Villa, but it was inconvenient to disclose.

"Oh, it's just running errands," said Qisi Zhe, imitating the manner of speaking.

"What about the people hidden inside? Do they have any other way out?" Li Huang asked hastily. Just now, someone spoke from below, and everyone heard it. In Li Huang's view, such a blatant display of one's position was truly foolish.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes ... ...

"Because they are utterly useless!" said Zizek

I still cannot comprehend the purpose of these individuals coming to the Cangjian Villa; it seems to me that it should not solely be to pursue you

Li Huang, unable to endure such arrangements made by Chong Ming, stepped forward and said: "I suspect they will not leave the villa so soon; it would be best for us to quickly pursue their whereabouts from within the villa."

"You bastard, you destroyed all four mechanisms. How am I supposed to open the passage here?" Zhao Han roared

They certainly welcome this point very much. Although it is better to arrive there as early as possible, the problem is that if they do not show up and only the NPCs are busy over there, wouldn't that mean they would gain no benefits at all

Having learned from Gu Yunfei's previous experience, Li Huang and the others naturally dared not use defensive tactics to block. The group retreated while dodging, attempting to withdraw from the range of the mechanism. However, upon glancing back, it seemed that both Gu Yunfei and Zhao Han were momentarily unable to move, forced to remain within the formation. Chong Ming stood guard for the two, his large sleeves billowing as they swept towards the incoming swords. As the chief disciple of Wudang, his martial arts skills were exceptionally refined. Li Huang and the others did not dare to engage with the flying swords, but Chong Ming's technique was perfectly measured; he did not confront them head-on but instead used leverage to deflect, gently sweeping the long swords down.

Chong Ming and Zhao Han immediately went to check on Gu Yunfei, who had sunk into the ground. Li Huang and the other two could only gaze in the direction where Qiu Fenglie had disappeared, sighing in lament. Given their capabilities, they certainly had no hope of catching up to that person

Hehe. Li Huang smiled

What kind of person! At that moment, Li Huang suddenly exclaimed, and his figure had already darted out.

"A few experts won't just let this go, will they?" Liu Xia said to the two NPCs peering down into the underground.

"Isn't suicide the solution?" Li Huang looked down on Qi Sizhe's idea

What is the situation?" Qisi Zhe asked.

Liu Xia's words were delivered smoothly, without any noticeable stumbles. It is important to note that these were fabricated on the spot, resulting in a mixture of truth and falsehood, intricately woven together, with every detail logically presented, prompting Li Huang to sincerely express his admiration. When he looked at Liu Xia afterward, she still maintained a demeanor of great humility. As for how to explain the subsequent acts of silencing, that was quite simple. The flaw left by Li Huang was merely a willow leaf flying knife, which could serve as evidence, but could also be claimed to be a frame-up by someone else. As for how to explain the subsequent acts of silencing, that was quite simple. The flaw left by Li Huang was merely a willow leaf flying knife, which could serve as evidence, but could also be claimed to be a frame-up by someone else.

Hmm? Gu Yunfei was puzzled

"How is it? Do you have a way to steal these two swords? Aren't you a professional?" said Qisi Zhe

As the force increased, Li Huang's precise jump was disrupted, making it impossible for him to land accurately on the incense burner. When he flew over, he landed right in the midst of the densely arranged mechanisms surrounding the incense burner. This time, there were no two wooden boards to assist him in transitioning. Liu Xia, possessing advanced lightness skills, quickly realized that there was an issue with Li Huang's jump.

The sword was drawn swiftly, much faster than Li Huang's jump. The two wooden boards could not completely block the oncoming swords, but their presence created a slight distance between Li Huang and the swords.

Then there was a loud clang, and the curved sword did not break; instead, it suddenly straightened. Gu Yunfei's figure was once again propelled into the air. As he twisted in midair, when he landed again, he was already striking towards the second target marked by Zhao Han

Li Huang quickly informed the two NPCs of his analysis, of course using the kind of logic that NPCs could understand, and both of them were indeed taken aback.

"Can you still laugh?" Qisi Zhe said gloomily, "Those kids ran off with a bunch of good stuff!"

Indeed, we think the same way." Liu Xia nodded

What are you doing here as well

"Here it comes!" Qi Sizhe shouted loudly. At the moment Li Huang stepped onto the wooden plank, a cold light suddenly flashed from the ground full of black holes, and the sharp sword swiftly emerged. Given such momentum, the defensive capability of the two wooden planks seemed to be in question.

"Speaking of which, can the words of just that one person, the fierce autumn wind, really take away everything from the Cangjian Villa in one go?" Liu Xia said. The player's inventory has a fixed capacity, and considering the need to escape using lightness skills, it is also impossible to carry too much on their person.

Therefore, if one were to point out any flaws, it could be said that the actions taken upon first meeting Gu Yunfei represent a significant flaw. However, the issue lies in the fact that Gu Yunfei is an NPC, not a human. Such flaws, which pertain to the nuances of human relationships, are beyond the comprehension of an NPC. Thus, for an NPC, it may not be considered a flaw at all

"If we don't retreat, we will die!" said Qisi Zhe

If there are indeed valuable items hidden here, I wonder how they would handle it

"What is your opinion on this?" Zhao Han asked

The three of them have already had a preliminary experience of the extensive secret passages in the Cangjian Villa. Zhao Han's speculation is considered to have a high probability by the three. However, at this moment, they have become insignificant figures, lacking any real influence. Zhao Han has made a judgment, but the final decision still rests with Chong Ming.

If they do not know, then what could be hidden in the most formidable part of this entire villa's mechanism? Li Huang smiled

"Are you going to cut it down in a week as well?" Gu Yunfei was about to draw his sword again

Before Liu Xia could say anything, Li Huang on the incense burner suddenly leaped up again, shouting loudly: "I had already guessed!"

Zhao Yuanzhi did not ask further, but directly stepped forward and respectfully handed the completed bird's-eye view map to Zhao Han

At this moment, Qi Sizhe and Zhao Yuanzhi, who were standing nearby, had their mouths agape but could not utter a word. Given the current trend, it is highly likely that Liu Xia will become the one credited with retrieving the treasured sword! Players from the Wudang Sect have gathered on Wudang Mountain over the past few days, resulting in countless casualties, nearly turning the entire mountain upside down. And now, will this hard-fought merit, which everyone has been vying for, simply be attributed to Liu Xia?

The place to hide things should be here Zhao Han pointed to the map

What kind of person would carry a wooden board for no reason? Please tell me first!" Qi Sizhe was going crazy

"With the length of this board, I can just step over it in one stride!" Qisizhe exclaimed

In such situations, it becomes a straightforward arrangement to entrust the items that need to be preserved to the person most capable of escaping, while others sacrifice themselves to divert attention

Oh? Liu Xia turned her head to look, appearing to be deep in thought

This is the core of the entire Zhuang organization, and there should only be one entrance and exit.

"Where is the entrance?" Li Huang looked around.

As Li Huang, whose result was about to fly over his head, suddenly plummeted in mid-air, he landed on the incense burner in an extremely unscientific manner, adopting a nearly vertical free-fall posture. He then turned around gracefully, faced the two individuals, and made a V sign with his hand, saying: "The ultimate martial arts skill, the Thousand-Jin Drop! Prepare to be amazed"

"Don't!" Zhao Han exclaimed upon witnessing this scene, but it was already too late. Gu Yunfei's long sword collided with the incoming flying sword, producing a sound that was not that of metal striking metal. In that instant, the flying sword shattered into powder, which was then swept away towards the crowd by the currents created by the other flying swords.

Li Huang and Liu Xia exchanged a glance. The purpose was related to the *picture* book; although the three main disciples did not articulate it, their actions suggested they were likely searching for something. However, given Chong Ming's calm demeanor, it should not be anything shameful. Unless this senior brother Chong Ming is a master of acting.

You are right! Before Chong Ming could say anything, Qi Sizhe was already slapping his thigh and cheering, as if this could influence the will of the NPCs. However, it must be noted that Qi Sizhe is also a disciple of Wudang, and what he says is indeed more readily accepted by his fellow NPCs.

Split into two groups! Li Huang said decisively

The meteor struck the giant sword, and the sound was like a thunderous roar. Li Huang and the other two felt the ground trembling beneath their feet. The power of this sword was completely beyond their imagination. However, despite the sword's ferocity, its effect was nearly zero; the giant sword that Gu Yunfei had struck remained utterly unmoved. Instead, Gu Yunfei himself was rebounded violently by the backlash of this sword.

As for Qi Sizhe, he was privy to much more information. Ever since he saw Liu Xia draw the Tai'a Sword from Qiu Baiyu, he had been pondering the implications of this matter. At this moment, upon seeing Liu Xia suddenly return the Tai'a Sword to seek credit, he was taken aback for a moment before suddenly slapping his thigh and exclaiming, "I see it now."

There is no attribute. Li Huang said, "It is just a piece of wood"

Since we already know, hurry and find the whereabouts of those few people! Quickly study the map and see where the secret passage out of the Cangjian Villa should be. I suspect that once they obtain the items, they will definitely leave the villa.

Li Huang looked up at the incense burner: "Can the light function fly up directly?" Liu Xia shook her head: "It's difficult; at least one more boost of strength is needed in between."

The incense burner is made of an unknown material, appearing particularly sturdy. Even wielding the Autumn Frost Sword, Li Huang did not entertain the thought of beheading this incense burner to display it to the public

"From the position I indicated, carve out a passage." Zhao Han said, as he flung out his hidden weapons, producing four distinct sounds as they struck the ground at four different points. "Use the technique of the swimming dragon in reverse to attack these four points."

"Come and watch the performance," Qi Sizhe called out repeatedly to Liu Xia. Liu Xia had already turned around to pay attention to Li Huang's actions. When there was still a distance from the sword formation that emerged from the ground, Li Huang cautiously stopped, raised his hand, and threw a wooden board over.

"Am I being a bit too hasty..." Qi Sizhe expressed some concern. He now fully understood the plan. They could not find the whereabouts of the few impostors who had escaped, and the four in front of him would never speak, no matter what. Since that was the case, it would be better to eliminate them outright. And what about Li Huang! ... If he dies first and respawns, he can secretly follow these four. Logically, these four will eventually meet up with those few.

Dust swirled up, resembling four surrounding walls. The crowd hurriedly brushed their sleeves to sweep away the dust that was blowing towards them, only to see several figures suddenly leap out from the dust, immediately scattering in different directions.

However, Gu Yunfei, who had shattered the flying sword head-on, was already engulfed by these powders, and his expression changed drastically. These powders were undoubtedly poisonous, and far more terrifying than Gu Yunfei had imagined. Li Huang and the others were temporarily unharmed, but this pervasive powder, even when countered by the waving of Chongming's robe, could only be momentarily hindered and could not be completely controlled.

The actions of NPCs are particularly logical. For instance, a player can store a giant sword like Li Huang's in their backpack, but for an NPC, it must be carried on their back. It is absolutely impossible for a massive weapon to simply appear in their hand with a flick of the wrist.

"Where is that?" Gu Yunfei asked

Li Huang and the three of them gathered around, observing that the pavilions and towers depicted in the painting were quite vivid. However, the eerie atmosphere of the Cangjian Villa hidden underground was not reflected in this artwork at all. The more Zhao Han looked, the more he frowned, and finally turned to Zhao Yuan with a glance: "The dimensions seem off, don't they?"

I am not so sure," Li Huang shook his head

"This way, your performance is more realistic!" Liu Xia replied with a smile.

Is that the woman? Qi Sizhe is referring to the actress who plays the master of mechanisms, Qiu Baiming

Notify the disciples outside the manor to search the exterior of the manor for any possible escape routes. Chong Ming immediately turned back and said to Zhao Yuanzhi.

You are absolutely right! Qi Sizhe nodded and walked out of the Sword Hall.

If you can't pull it out, then just die there! Qi Sizhe was so angry that he jumped up.

"Junior Brother," Chong Ming interrupted Zhao Han, his tone somewhat helpless, "I do not understand mechanism techniques either."

Beneath the figure, a beam of sword light unexpectedly shot out from the top of the incense burner. This incense burner could actually launch a flying sword to attack the enemy from such an angle. Moreover, when this sword was released, it turned and shot towards Chong Ming and the others without the slightest pause.

Gu Yunfei's level of skill is far superior to that of Li Huang. When his sword pierced the incense burner, there was no continuous sound like that of breaking bamboo; there was only a single loud noise: boom

Among the six major disciples of Wudang, the one with the highest martial arts skill is the youngest, Gu Feiyun

"Currently, the more challenging issue lies with the three prominent figures from Wudang." Li Huang said

Upon leaving the Sword Hall, Qi Sizhe still gathered beside Li Huang and Liu Xia, giving a thumbs-up in praise: "A grand gesture, bold and daring; I finally understand now"

The secrets of heaven must not be leaked, Qi Sizhe said solemnly

Where is it? Liu Xia looked around but saw nothing

The completely opposite attitudes on both sides finally left Qi Sizhe utterly confused. He approached Liu Xia and earnestly inquired, "What is going on? Where is Li Huang?"

In the blink of an eye, after the third sound had faded, Gu Yunfei had already flown to the last location. Under the urgent momentum of the sword, Zhao Han shouted, "Everyone, be careful." As a result, this fourth sword strike was completely indistinguishable from the previous three. The sword bent down to its limit and then sprang back straight, but this time Gu Yunfei no longer had a target to attack and gracefully returned to Zhao Han's side, asking, "Where else should I strike?"

"And you?" said Qisizhe

Before the result arrived, three NPCs had already stepped out, their brows deeply furrowed. Liu Xia followed at the end, but Li Huang was nowhere to be seen.

"No, I can't see..." The aerial view was ultimately crumpled by Zhao Han and tossed aside, while the three NPCs displayed a hint of anxiety on their faces

These individuals are stubborn and unwilling to speak; it would be better to take them back to Wudang Pass for ten or eight years and see if they will talk.

"Oh, they are ignoring us. Should we take a walk through this secret passage?" Qi Sizhe suggested as he noticed the three NPCs leaving without looking back.

As the sword rises, so do the people; both sides are competing in speed

The outcome may be like this, but the process is purely coincidental. I do not know her at all; how could I possibly design a stolen sword specifically for her?" said Li Huang

By the way, what about that person and that other person! The one in their hand, that "One Line Connect" seems quite good as well, what about these two individuals? Qi Sizhe ran back to the two and chattered incessantly. Qi Sizhe is a straightforward person, purely wanting to bring back good items. Although the power of "One Line Connect" is unknown, it certainly has a unique character; in the world of martial arts, having distinctive equipment is the most eye-catching.

There must be deception within the secret path! However, Zhao Han remained steadfast in his opinion, as the matter had its priorities. According to his deductions, searching for an empty space was the worst-case scenario, but forcing one’s way through the secret path could lead to casualties. NPCs do not entertain the notion of "dying and reviving," which prompted Li Huang to boldly declare: "Haha, if you are afraid to go, let us take the lead."

"Hehe, it wasn't drawn by me; I was just running errands." Zhao Yuanzhi is indeed this down-to-earth and humble, the top player and expert of Wudang, and he takes on such errands without any pressure. Zhao Yuanzhi has never experienced any overnight wealth; his skills have been accumulated bit by bit. At this moment, seeing Li Huang and Liu Xia here, he was not particularly surprised, but he was astonished to see Qi Sizhe also appearing here.

Tragedy! At this moment, Liu Xia discovered a problem. Li Huang exerted his lightness skill, aiming to leap onto the incense burner. Surrounding the incense burner, there were 360 degrees of guard mechanisms; apart from the burner itself, there was simply no place to land.

In the Cangjian Villa, there are only swords, no arrows. All the hidden weapons launched by various mechanisms are shaped like swords. However, the sword shot from this incense burner cannot be classified as a hidden weapon; it is entirely a standard-sized long sword, radiating a cold light, exceptionally sharp, and the sword light it emits resembles a long rainbow, causing everyone to be thrown into a flurry of confusion

However, although this fellow used his sword to break the hidden weapon, his lightness skill was truly poor, and at this moment, he had not escaped very far at all

A few players chatted while on the road. When it comes to lightness skill, the three major disciples of Wudang, of course, are unmatched by Li Huang and the others. However, at this moment, the three major disciples had all restrained themselves, clearly slowing their pace to allow Li Huang and the others to catch up

"Bastard, do you mean to say that I will definitely die in this secret passage?" Zhao Han cursed.

Is it true?" Li Huang looked at this guy

"What a waste of time, let's charge in!" Zhao Han said

Indeed. Upon hearing the words of the senior brother, Zhao Han and Gu Yunfei ceased to voice any further objections. Once a decision was made, the NPC acted swiftly, immediately rushing out of the Sword Meeting Hall

Liu Xia clearly did not care much about Qi Sizhe's sword. As soon as the incense burner was destroyed, she immediately turned her head to check the situation with the three NPCs.

Fall

How? Qisi Zhe completely failed to notice this. By the time he asked, Li Huang had already flown close to the incense burner, and the distance to the incense burner was so far that it was immediately apparent.

"Wait for me!" Qisi Zhe shouted while killing. After swiftly dispatching the last one, he hurriedly rushed towards the direction where everyone was gathered.

As for the one who shot down the hidden weapons, it was the exceptionally skilled swordsman Qiu Bailin

Let them guard the entrance well, said Chongming

This is precisely a question I have been contemplating. Li Huang nodded

Zhao He looked troubled in the picture, as he was a player and naturally understood the psychology of players. Such a frustrating task would likely not be taken seriously by many. With fewer serious individuals, how could one possibly find any results in such a vast area as the Cangjian Villa?

They seem to be hiding underground. Liu Xia gestured downward.

"So impressive? Then please, step over and destroy that mechanism!" Li Huang said

Li Huang secretly speculated. At this moment, the three of them had completely become bystanders, only able to wait for the NPC's actions, treating it as if they were appreciating the cutscene

However, if this is the case, encountering four people at the resurrection point would essentially lead to exposure. Therefore, Qi Sizhe is now worried that if he acts too quickly, Li Huang might not have time to evade and could be hit by the new arrivals at the resurrection point, which would render his efforts futile

Beautiful

What task lines have been activated?

I just don't know when the poison of Gu Yunfei will be cured, said Liu Xia

Feeling puzzled, Gu Yunfei had already leaped out from the pit in the ground. Zhao Han's gaze was filled with even greater anticipation, and when Li Huang turned to look, he saw that Chong Ming wore a similar expression. Looking back at Gu Yunfei, after landing steadily, he gazed at his two senior brothers but slightly shook his head. A flicker of disappointment instantly crossed the faces of Chong Ming and Zhao Han, prompting Zhao Han to begin studying the map earnestly.

Gu Yunfei's sword bent once again. However, this time, he understood exactly what he needed to do. With a loud shout, he placed his other hand on the hilt, and the long sword suddenly straightened. But this time, it was not Gu Yunfei who was sent flying; instead, the ground beneath him collapsed with a thunderous roar as the long sword straightened.

They are lying in wait here, while those two fellows go to move the goods said Liu Xia

I went ... ... " Li Huang and the other two gasped in shock, their feet already halted, not daring to approach the three incense burners even a step. The three of them widened their eyes, desperately staring at the ground in front of them, yet could not discern any abnormalities.

"Why don't you take a shortcut?" Li Huang said as he caught up.

"Can you stop talking nonsense? Chong Ming is already having a hard time." Li Huang said disdainfully

Li Huang seemed to be deep in thought, and soon raised his hand to snap his fingers: "I have a solution!" He took out an object from the package.

What is this? Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia came over to watch.

That depends on how great the secret of these two swords is said Li Huang

"What use is it to keep it?" Qisi Zhe said casually. Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly read something from Liu Xia's smile.

At this moment, where should one go to seek a purpose? The three NPCs are also at a loss. The four disoriented individuals were gathered together by Gu Yunfei, and Chong Ming stepped forward to interrogate them, but what could be gleaned? It is just a game; with no fear of death threats, players are naturally resolute and tight-lipped.

Upon hearing this, Li Huang found the logic to be quite reasonable, but...

"The technique cannot be opened, Gu Shidi. Please demonstrate your impressive swordsmanship once again," Zhao Han said.

What are we hiding from? Everyone is still in confusion, yet a beam of sword light has already shot out from the incense burner in the southwest corner, which is closest to them

The dust quickly settled, and the figures of several people became clear. Those who were struck down by the hidden weapons included Qiu Baiyu, Qiu Baicheng, and Qiu Baiming. These three individuals were not skilled in martial arts, so how could they possibly evade the hidden weapons of Zhao Han, an S-level master?

"Could it be that the Wudang Sect has some ulterior motives towards the Cangjian Villa?" Qi Sizhe stroked his chin

How surprising! After realizing this, Zhao Han displayed an extremely moving expression. In his understanding, the members of the Qiu family sacrificed themselves in a very heroic manner to ensure Qiu Fenglie's escape, which is truly admirable

"Those two guys... are they not underground?" Li Huang suddenly recalled the fleeting figure he had seen in the corner of the room earlier, and he found it hard to believe that it was merely a figment of his imagination

This is the relationship between distance, speed, and time. Both parties maintain a constant speed; however, the distance traveled by Jian is extended while the distance traveled by Li Huang is shortened. Consequently, in terms of time, both sides gain a moment of distance. It is this very moment that allows Li Huang to suddenly leap ahead of Jian before he arrives.

Li Huang chuckled: "You wouldn't understand this. Sometimes, in certain places, without a paved path, you really can't get through."

Li Huang and the other two were completely speechless in shock. No wonder this guy dared to use a sword to directly deflect another sword; in the face of such absolute strength, mechanisms are simply like paper tigers

Those individuals impersonate the various masters of the Cangjian Villa; they may not be aware that this is the focal point of the Cangjian Villa.

Could it be that one? Liu Xia pointed to the giant sword among the four incense burners. Due to Zhao Han's obstruction, no one had dared to approach it. Now, even while the crowd remained outside the circle of incense burners, they had already been attacked by traps and were in a sorry state. If they were to enter the circle, who knew what even more dangerous arrangements awaited them? Although they suspected that the giant sword had some significance, Li Huang and the others did not dare to advance recklessly.

If I am not mistaken, the three seniors have come to Cangjian Villa for another purpose, right? I wonder if you could share it with me, so I can see if there is any way I can assist!" After weighing the matter in his heart, Li Huang asked straightforwardly. He still believed that the disciples of Wudang Sect would not engage in any underhanded dealings. The purpose of their visit was simply something that Li Huang and the others had not inquired about; if they did ask, perhaps the seniors would openly share it.

"A sword is not meant for this!" Qisi Zhe said with a pained expression

In this place, Zhao Han mentioned that it is the most formidable focal point of the Cangjian Villa's mechanisms. If those individuals were aware, there would be no reason for them not to hide anything they did not carry with them here

"These guys actually don't carry any top-notch secret manuals at all, just wandering around with empty bags. Isn't this grudge big enough?" Qi Sizhe exclaimed

Why am I so unlucky! Qi Sizhe was extremely frustrated. He had been busy with this task, yet ended up with nothing to show for it. It was rare for Li Huang to agree to return the Zixiao Sword to him, but in the end, it was confiscated by the sect.

"Can this piece of wood really block those swords?" Liu Xia tapped the wooden board in Li Huang's hand. Since it was just an ordinary piece of wood, there were no special expectations regarding its hardness. Can it truly withstand those terrifying mechanisms?

Alas! Zhao Han gazed up at the sky and sighed deeply, "Finding a true confidant is indeed difficult!"

Qi Sizhe was anxious! The more he looked at the four people in front of him, the more he found them detestable. Then he thought, what value do these four have? Perhaps it would be better to kill them? With that thought, he immediately acted, and the four had no power to resist, quickly being killed by Qi Sizhe.

Zhao Hanzhao glanced in the direction indicated by Li Huang, and it was precisely that of Qiu Fenglie, who possessed exceptional lightness of body. After evading a hidden weapon, he had already escaped quite a distance. After leaping over a rooftop, he completely vanished from the sight of the others

The mechanisms of the Cangjian Villa are not as simple as you might think. The voice continued, and this time everyone was prepared. Upon listening carefully, the voice was very close, yet it seemed to be separated by something.

Gu Yunfei had already drawn his sword and was about to enter, but was stopped by Zhao Han, who was grinning widely.

Among the Qiu family, there are three individuals whose martial arts skills are nearly at the level of a novice. With such proficiency, it would be nearly impossible to escape from the likes of Li Huang, Liu Xia, and Qi Sizhe. Yet, they insist on choosing such a method of escape; these individuals should not be so foolish.

Beautiful! Upon seeing Li Huang completely suspended above the sword formation, Qi Sizhe clapped and shouted

Zhao Yuanzhi could only smile wryly upon hearing this. The two spoke in a sarcastic manner, clearly intending to follow a few NPCs to take advantage of the situation. Given the perilous nature of exploring the secret path, if there were no NPCs leading the way, these individuals would simply disregard the matter.

To be frank, who would care about the extermination of the Cangjian Villa? As players, what they are concerned about at this moment is what treasures the Cangjian Villa possesses and where they are hidden. Although Li Huang and the others look down on the antics of those fake Qiu clan members, they still envy their unique skills. Following these major bosses, they have no pressure in dealing with these characters; the real question is, how many benefits can they reap during this process? This concern is a quality that a qualified player should possess.

What is going on? Qi Sizhe's reaction was actually not slow, but just as he was about to chase after them, he realized that if he ran off, there would be no one left to watch the four people, so he quickly stopped in his tracks. Seeing that Li Huang and Liu Xia had finally caught up, he hurriedly called out loudly.

"Why me!" Liu Xia was instantly furious. One of the six disciples, Zhao Han, had clearly expressed his opposition to taking the secret path, yet Li Huang decisively insisted that she go. What does this mean?

If we do not hurry up, those impostors are likely to escape for real, Qi Sizhe shouted

This sword seemed to be the key to unlocking something. Following the continuous sound of stones being twisted, everyone finally realized that it was the sound produced by the four incense burners as they rotated. With each rotation of an incense burner, a flying sword was shot out. At this moment, the four incense burners were spinning incessantly, yet the timing of the flying swords being shot formed a certain rhythm, working in harmony, resembling a net of swords weaving towards the crowd.

Li Huang exerted himself to pull twice more, yet still to no avail, and helplessly shrugged his shoulders at Qi Sizhe

However, this approach does not seem to be a long-term solution

Liu Xia and several NPCs reacted quickly and hurriedly leaped out. The three NPCs exerted their lightness skills to the fullest, and in comparison, Li Huang and Liu Xia's already impressive lightness skills appeared utterly inadequate. Within just a few leaps, the three masters had caught up to the location indicated by Li Huang and began their search

Qi Sizhe and Liu Xia were both captivated by Li Huang's figure, and they couldn't help but feel tense... completely ignoring the fact that the three NPCs who were already trapped in a predicament could meet their demise at any moment, while they, in fact, were the ones who would truly die and never return again

Before this, what other tricks might those guys have up their sleeves? This is what Li Huang is even more worried about

A player who has died and been resurrected is seen as a completely new individual in the eyes of NPCs. Currently, Li Huang has no grievances with the Wudang Sect. Chong Ming glanced at him and spoke in a very respectful tone: "Please give me your guidance"

Hahaha. Zhao Han is still laughing, while Li Huang has already pointed in that direction: "What are you laughing at? You've fallen into the trap; it's a classic case of drawing the tiger away from its mountain lair."

"I need to think of a way!" Liu Xia stamped her foot

Zhao Han took out the previous aerial view and began to examine it, but his gaze occasionally darted down to the ground below. Li Huang observed this and sensed that it was not a matter of concern, but rather a kind of... anticipation

Unlike NPCs, Liu Xia, upon peeking out, glanced this way and immediately revealed a very pleasant smile

Find a way to stop! shouted Qisi Zhe

At this moment, they finally arrived at their destination. A few of them looked around and saw a giant sword embedded in the ground, with the exposed part of the blade, along with the sword guard and hilt, standing about three to four meters tall. Surrounding the giant sword, there was a incense burner, each about the height of a person, positioned at the four corners as if they were encircling the giant sword.

Not long after, someone arrived outside the Sword Pavilion, bringing with them the completed aerial view of the Cangjian Villa. Upon seeing it, the three recognized this person, who was also a master, but not an NPC master; rather, it was Zhao Yuanzhi, the top-ranked player from Wudang in the Xintian Tower.

You, having stolen the sword first, triggered such a significant task, and in the end, handed the sword to her, allowing her to effortlessly complete this major task and receive substantial rewards. Meanwhile, during this process, you utilized the sword and simultaneously triggered a major plotline from the Cangjian Villa... Achieving two goals with one action, hitting two targets with one arrow, truly remarkable and astute. I admire you greatly!" said Qi Sizhe.

"Junior Brother Zhao, what should we do next?" Master Chongming did not put on airs at all; he was unafraid to humbly ask questions about things he did not understand.

"What should we do then, just stay out here?" Li Huang said. This thought sent a chill down the spines of the three of them. If they continued to hold their ground, the NPC might indeed act in such a manner. However, the three players would eventually have to log off; they couldn't just keep indulging in this madness.

"Hmm, why did you kill them?" Liu Xia retorted

Li Huang would certainly not wait for the sword to strike; in the instant his foot jumped off the wooden plank, he had already leveraged the force to leap.

At the moment Li Huang stepped on the two wooden planks, both of their hearts had already risen to their throats

Zhao Yuanzhi, who was already prepared to write a letter, heard the commotion and quickly put his things away. He then ran to ask Chongming: "May I allow others to come in?"

The strength of the NPC, classified as a question mark level, provides players with limitless imagination. The question mark level is greater than S level, which is the outcome of players' speculation. However, observing Chongming's casual wave of his sleeve, the notion that the question mark level exceeds S level seems somewhat wishful. In comparison to his two junior disciples, Chongming's strength shows no discernible difference.

Gu Yunfei did not inquire about the reason at all; he executed a lightness skill and leaped into the air, already soaring above a point. In mid-air, he twisted his body, drew his sword, and descended headfirst.

Just as Liu Xia pointed to the giant sword, Li Huang glanced in that direction and saw a shadow retreating at the corner of the building. When Li Huang focused again, there was already nothing there.

The wooden board fell to the ground, yet the mechanism remained completely unaffected. Li Huang weighed the second wooden board in his hand, then tossed it out; it landed perfectly on top of the first board without deviation.

At this moment, apart from exchanging glances, Li Huang and the other two had nothing else to do. The three major NPC disciples were interacting continuously, claiming they had come to capture the murderer, yet now that Liu Xia was right in front of them, it seemed as if all three had forgotten about this matter.

This group is coveting the divine weapon manual of the Cangjian Villa. From their earlier movements, they do not appear to be carrying much. Therefore, if they intend to escape the villa, they must first retrieve these items. I believe they are likely on their way to collect them at this moment and will not leave too quickly. We should hurry; we should still have time.

Liu Xia nodded: "Mm."

To be precise... Liu Xia, you go!" Li Huang said

It is merely the four flying swords of the incense burners, with limited control, and we can barely escape. However, once we break free, Chong Ming and the others will become the sole target. Even with his skills, he is likely to be exhausted to death within this sword formation. If he dies, Gu Yunfei and Zhao Han will not be able to escape either. If they all perish... then we have no hope left. We must stay in the formation to help share the pressure for them.

"Whatever!" Zhao Han said

Just now, when you pointed to the great sword, didn't you notice?

"Merely guarding the main gate may not be sufficient," Zhao Han, who was studying the aerial view, suddenly spoke up. "Given the structure of the villa, there is likely a secret passage that can lead directly outside the estate."

Gu Yunfei truly drew his sword, resembling a white rainbow piercing the sun, as he flew towards the giant sword like a shooting star

However, this incense burner conceals a mechanism. Such mechanisms are the most fragile and easily destroyed. At this moment, Li Huang clearly perceived the trajectory of this flying sword and, following its path, sent it back with a single strike.

However, his lightness skill is far superior to that of Li Huang, and he does not need to borrow strength midway; he has already descended towards one of the incense burners. The mechanism atop the incense burner has not even had the chance to activate, yet Gu Yunfei has already spun downwards, thrusting his sword out, exactly mirroring what Li Huang had done moments ago. It seems that although this fellow is severely poisoned, he is still keenly aware of the actions of those around him.

The sword thief Li Huang is exceedingly despicable and cunning. My disciples and several senior brothers have tried every possible means to pursue and intercept him, yet he has repeatedly managed to evade capture. Fortunately, my disciples possess decent lightness skills, allowing them to follow him discreetly. They did not dare to act rashly until they confirmed his whereabouts, at which point they returned to the sect to report. However, when Master Ling finally captured Li Huang, the sword was not found on him. My disciples then recalled the clues left behind during his escape and ultimately located the sword belonging to the great hero of Xiangzhong that he had hidden. Unfortunately, they were subsequently entangled in other matters, which is why they could not return the sword to the sect in a timely manner. I humbly ask for forgiveness from the esteemed uncles and masters.

My luck has always been quite good! Liu Xia is completely unreserved in this regard

I ... ... do not understand ... ..." Li Huang actually has a slight understanding of mechanisms, but Zhao Han is clearly a top expert in this field. The "understanding" he refers to is certainly not as simple as having a superficial knowledge.

"Take a look." Zhao Han responded and stepped forward. Compared to Li Huang and the other three, who had spent considerable time knocking and posing to study the entrance of the secret passage, Zhao Han's skills were far superior. Without any visible research, he walked straight to the wall and casually tapped it a couple of times. With a couple of creaks, a stone door in the wall sank inward. Zhao Han pulled out an unknown object from his pocket and tossed it inside, instantly illuminating the interior as if a light had been turned on. He did not enter but merely poked his head in, occasionally raising his hand to launch a concealed weapon, seemingly testing the secrets of the passage. The three of them were puzzled about where he had obtained such concealed weapons, as he produced one with a mere gesture, which seemed entirely unscientific.

"Disciple, quickly sit down and circulate your energy." Zhao Han, who had previously stepped forward independently, had already rushed back, urging repeatedly while pulling out a folding fan with his right hand. He flicked it open, and with his left hand, he took out a small vial. As he tilted it slightly, a wisp of light blue smoke emerged. Zhao Han quickly flicked the folding fan, and the wisp of smoke immediately vanished. Everyone noticed no scent, yet within a breath, they felt refreshed. The powder, however, still infiltrated without any gaps, but no one felt discomfort. Only Gu Yunfei, who was already seated and circulating his energy, showed no signs of improvement. The smoke that Zhao Han had produced seemed to have no effect on this poisoned individual.

"Let's take a look and discuss later," Zhao Han said, yet he did not approach the giant sword. Instead, he picked up a damaged incense burner and moved closer. Li Huang and the other two immediately followed to observe. Zhao Han took out a pair of chopsticks from his pocket and cleared away the various broken fragments that had accumulated at the bottom of the incense burner. Soon, he discovered that the incense burner was actually rooted in the ground. At this moment, the ground was completely destroyed, revealing that the underground portion was a cylindrical sword box, which was still rotating. There was a circle of openings inside the box, and with each rotation, a sword tip was ejected. However, without the mechanism on the ground to launch them, the ejected swords could not be drawn out. Thus, they continued to rotate and expel, creating an extremely bizarre sight.

Zhao Yuanzhi knows too little information; all he can suspect is framing Liu Xia or something similar... Is it possible for someone in the game to concoct such a complex conspiracy? However, this line of thought cannot be explained to the NPCs, as they take this world very seriously as real. The logic of the players' game is something they cannot comprehend

Li Huang did not even glance at him, took a deep breath, performed lightness skill, leaped into the air, aimed at the location of two wooden planks, and floated down.

What do you understand? The three NPCs from Wudang gazed at him with piercing eyes

Ah? This question caught Zhao Yuanzhi somewhat off guard

She cannot go! At this moment, Gu Yunfei interjected, "The lost sword of the great hero of Xiangzhong must still be in her possession"

As for this matter, it is better to wait until we return to Wudang and let the Master decide!" Ultimately, after obtaining the Tai'a Sword from Liu Xia and verifying its authenticity, Chong Ming said this.

"Why?" Li Huang immediately asked. These items were all hidden by the players, so they could be placed anywhere. What logic could this NPC possibly use to deduce the players' thoughts? Li Huang felt it was necessary to clarify this.