Chapter 243: Turmoil in All Directions

The Five Poisons Sect settled in Wuhu during the conflict between the Falling Feathers Sect and the Chivalrous Sect, serving as a strategic pawn for the First Rank Hall to contain the Chivalrous Sect. Unfortunately, under Happy’s cunning plans, this hidden pawn was mercilessly removed by Happy just an hour ago.
With the dissolution of the Five Poisons Sect and Ao Cangsheng deleting his account and leaving the martial world, it was as if the First Rank Hall had lost one of its arms! No one could now quickly reorganize this force.
To invade Fox Cave now, the First Rank Hall could only rely on the Falling Feathers Sect’s strength…
This, in turn, inadvertently reduced the threat posed to the Chivalrous Sect.
The Chivalrous Sect was unaware of these secrets, and Happy had no intention of revealing them. He summoned Xiao Bei and Lei Zhan, proposing to enter Fox Cave again. Unlike before, if necessary, they might even go to the third floor, while also seeking their opinions.
“The third floor? The Yao Hua couple!”
The two were shocked and delighted.
“Go! Of course! We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time!”
Lei Zhan, who had been in Fox Cave recently, had heard rumors about the Yao Hua Divine Weapon and knew that the largest collective operation in the martial world was about to take place that night. His gaze sharpened as he clasped his hands together, expressing his agreement.
Xiao Bei, of course, wouldn’t miss such an event. He nodded eagerly and then asked, “Should we inform Lin Xiao and Hong Chen from the Chivalrous Sect before going to Fox Cave this time?”
“No need.”
Happy shook his head. “Collaborating with the Chivalrous Sect would change things. If our goal is the Yao Hua Divine Weapon, who will own it after we get it? It would leave too obvious traces against the First Rank Hall.”
“Even if we unite, we might not be able to defeat the First Rank Hall. Besides, with the Falling Feathers Sect helping them, this mission probably won’t go as smoothly as last time…” Lei Zhan rarely expressed his views, but this time he did.
It seemed he understood that although they had crushed the Changle Sect, the Falling Feathers Sect, and even the Five Poisons Sect, these factions were nowhere near as strong as the First Rank Hall. He was worried that Happy might recklessly confront the First Rank Hall and waste their advantages.
After all, the First Rank Hall also had many formidable members.
“I know. That’s why I don’t plan to enter Fox Cave in advance this time.”
Happy said mysteriously, “The Falling Feathers Sect’s strength hasn’t fully recovered yet. They wouldn’t dare appear openly before the Chivalrous Sect. Now that the Five Poisons Sect is gone, they have even less courage. Unless the leader of the First Rank Hall wants to abandon the Falling Feathers Sect too!”
“Mm, right.”
Xiao Bei nodded in agreement.

The losses suffered by the Five Poisons Sect caused quite a significant impact on the First Rank Hall. If they also lost the Falling Feathers Sect, it would mean all their previous investments in those two major factions would be wasted—a situation even the head of the First Rank Hall might find unacceptable.
“So what you’re saying is…”
Lei Zhan nodded silently.
“We’ll appear after the people from the First Rank Hall and the Heroism Sect go in. Yao Shi will give us the exact time to enter. In any case, if the Falling Feathers Sect wants to get into the Fox Den, they must pass through us first! As for the third floor, let those big factions fight it out; we’ll just clean up the mess. With the Lingxiao Palace involved, the First Rank Hall won’t dare to go all out against the Heroism Sect.”
The two listened with interest:
“Genius!”
“Heh, the Falling Feathers Sect is in for a tough time this time… And the First Rank Hall too. To obtain the Mythical Flora Artifact, the three major factions will have to fight fiercely. Heh, I like this scenario.” Xiao Bei laughed sleazily.
…
“Please remember the lesson from Ao Cangsheng’s failure this time. The resources he wasted have been reported to the hall master, and we’ve requested that it be deducted from his bonuses for the next three years!”
Outside the Five Poisons Sect, many people were still shaken by the destruction of the sect. Situ Luoyu, along with two high-ranking members from the First Rank Hall and a group of others, were in a private room at a nearby restaurant, discussing the lessons learned from this incident.
“Especially you, Situ Luoyu.”
A man named Huang Sha, with a sinister look in his eyes, fixed his gaze on Situ Luoyu and spoke more firmly:
“I heard it was you and Ao Cangsheng who planned the operation to hunt down Yao Shi Wanneng. Although not many people were involved, you’d better be careful from now on. Order your subordinates not to provoke Happy. The Five Poisons Sect is already destroyed; I don’t want the next one to be the Falling Feathers Sect.”
“Don’t worry, Boss Huang. I’ll strictly control my subordinates.”
Thinking of Happy’s unstoppable strength when he attacked the Five Poisons Sect, Situ Luoyu broke into a cold sweat and quickly clarified that the Falling Feathers Sect wasn’t necessarily stronger than the Five Poisons Sect.
“What’s the use of strict control? Happy appeared suddenly this time, which is suspicious! Besides, you did indeed participate in the operation against Yao Shi Wanneng. Who knows when they might show up at your headquarters to cause trouble?”
Huang Sha wasn’t just threatening.
But Situ Luoyu smiled:
“Don’t worry about that. I’ve already sent people to keep an eye on Happy. He hasn’t come out of the White Tiger Forest since he entered. As soon as there’s any movement from him, I’ll know right away.”
Huang Sha and the other man exchanged nods.

Stu Luoyu indeed has some talent and ability in this regard, unlike Ao Cangsheng, who is overly arrogant, impulsive, and often pushes himself into desperate situations. Even if he reappears after this, I doubt the sect leader will entrust him with any faction or resources, leaving him to fend for himself.
“The success of tonight’s operation depends on you.”
“I won’t let the leaders down.”
……
Less than an hour passed after Stu Luoyu’s promise, and night fell! A massive force set out from Wuhu County, heading toward Fox Fairy Village. Along the way, some were full of energy while others looked grave, as if a great battle was imminent.
The Heroic Justice Gate!
It was rare to see Mo Feng leading the team, with both deputy sect leaders present, along with over 200 skilled fighters, quickly taking control of the usual spot in the forest.
Several smaller factions with good relationships among them followed closely behind.
With such a dominant presence, it seemed they were using their actions and momentum to assert that they were the true rulers of Fox Cave!
The First-Class Hall also sent a considerable number of people—over 200 outer sect members, all clad in standard “White Tiger Battle Armor”; more than 170 core members equipped with a variety of gear, mostly Yellow Dragon Bow suits and other similar equipment. Their weapons were diverse, but their presence was formidable, with occasional displays of mystical energy, showing that their strength could dominate half of the forests surrounding Fox Cave.
Finally, the Lingxiao Palace arrived late…
Compared to the strategic advantage of the Heroic Justice Gate and the thorough preparation of the First-Class Hall, the Lingxiao Palace appeared hurried, with only over 50 men and women present. Though each of them had remarkable presence, they were clearly inferior to the other two major factions and would likely struggle to get involved in the competition for the Mythical Divine Weapon.
Seeing this scene, many people silently assessed the situation, believing that the Mythical Divine Weapon would most likely end up in the hands of the First-Class Hall or the Heroic Justice Gate!