Chapter 1054: The Empty First-Class Hall Headquarters – A Duel!

“It can be considered. Mengyun will need at least half an hour to completely destroy our Xifeng Tower headquarters, but the Emperor can reach the capital and join us in just ten minutes… However, we have very few people…”
Although morale had been boosted again, Shadow knew of their predicament. Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of enemies, it was impossible for the disciples in Xifeng Tower’s headquarters to escape unscathed. Most of the Xifeng Tower disciples had just been revived from the Martial Temple, and only a few were in their peak condition after using the “Life and Death Dream Pill.” For now, all she could rely on was the Emperor who was about to enter the capital, along with the elusive martial heroes from the Central Plains, whose arrival was uncertain.
“The Evil Emperor appeared in the capital so quickly. The reason First-Class Hall allied with the Wild Wolves so fast is that they don’t want to fight us head-on. So, for this battle, we don’t need many people—just me going alone will suffice…”
Happy was full of enthusiasm. With his breakthrough in the “Bone Purification Scripture,” his strength had greatly increased, and his confidence had soared.
“That’s not right,” Shadow frowned. “Happy, you’re alone after all—easily targeted again. Let me send a team to join you at First-Class Hall’s headquarters… Don’t refuse right away. The brothers I choose are absolutely reliable. Besides, I can’t act right now. It’s better to go with you and fight to weaken First-Class Hall’s strength.”
Before she finished speaking, someone stepped out of the Martial Temple and agreed, “Exactly. Instead of doing nothing, it’s better to kill a few more… If the Master of Shadow Hall and Brother Happy still value the hidden weapons of our Tang Sect disciples, include me and my junior brothers.”
As he spoke, a group of Tang Sect disciples followed the young man and approached Shadow and Happy. “The Xifeng Tower headquarters is already in chaos. Our Tang Sect’s hidden weapons may not be very useful there, but at First-Class Hall’s headquarters, we should be able to make a difference.”
Shadow and the others were overjoyed. Even Happy, upon hearing their voluntary offer, felt inspired and nodded in agreement. “I’ve long heard that Tang Sect disciples are unmatched in hidden weapons. Seeing it firsthand has truly broadened my horizons. Alright, but not too many people… Just three or four Tang Sect disciples should be enough.”
“That’s right. This mission is extremely dangerous—it’s better to save more Life and Death Dream Pills for later battles,” Shadow nodded.
“Good!”

With great enthusiasm, Poisonous Hand Buddha Heart quickly called out the names of three junior disciples, then said to the others, “Junior disciples, when I’m not here, follow the arrangements of the Shadow Tower’s master!”
“Yes, senior brother!” “Understood.”
At the same time, Shadow also swiftly selected a group of twelve people, including Wu Kuo, all of whom exuded a powerful and fierce aura.
Looking at the sixteen top experts from the Wind Strike Tower who had gathered, Happy did not say anything to boost morale; instead, his gaze darkened as he said, “There’s no time to lose… Let’s go!”
The group had all returned to their peak condition.
As soon as he spoke, the seventeen of them activated their light-speed movement skills, soaring gracefully above the crowd outside the Martial Temple, moving through the streets at astonishing speeds toward the headquarters of the First Rank Hall.
“This!”
“Not good!”
“Quickly report to the hall master! Happy has taken his men to our headquarters!”
The direction of the First Rank Hall and the Wind Strike Tower was exactly opposite. The people from the First Rank Hall near the Martial Temple immediately understood Happy’s intentions, and numerous carrier pigeons took off from the Martial Temple.
The members of the Wind Strike Tower showed signs of anxiety.
A few elders from the Wind Strike Tower turned their attention back to Shadow, looking at her with concern: “Master…”
“Don’t worry. Unless the Evil Emperor goes in person, no one can stop Happy’s progress…”
“But what about the Martial Hall master and the others…”
Shadow frowned. She naturally understood that the elders were worried about the safety of Wu Kuo and the others. Her expression suddenly became extremely solemn: “Elder Huang, you must know that this battle determines the survival of the Wind Strike Tower and also the fate of the martial world in the Central Plains. Whether it’s Wu Kuo or me, Shadow, we must not back down no matter how many die… Besides, do you think Wu Kuo and the others don’t know they’ll face danger?”
A few elders with solemn expressions nodded in agreement: “That’s right.”
“If I could, I would also want to join them.”
“In this battle, as long as we can significantly reduce the First Rank Hall’s fighting strength, even if all of us die, it will be worth it…”
“…”
Only then did Elder Huang understand Shadow’s intention in letting a group of people head to the First Rank Hall’s headquarters.
…
It wasn’t long to travel from the Martial Temple to the First Rank Hall’s headquarters. With the speed of top experts, they arrived in just five minutes…
Unlike the situation at the Wind Strike Tower.
Since the Wind Strike Tower’s headquarters attracted the attention of almost everyone in the capital, the First Rank Hall’s headquarters was very quiet. Not a single player could be seen on the nearby streets—unusually peaceful.

When the group led by Kai Xin arrived at the main hall area of Yipin Tang, not a single disciple of Yipin Tang could be seen in the vast square…
Gusts of wind swept through, raising dust!
The main gates of Yipin Tang were tightly closed!
Yet, a heavy sense of solemnity filled the air…
After landing, everyone, including Du Shou Fo Xin, was drawn by the unusually quiet and strange atmosphere here, instantly becoming more vigilant.
“The people of Yipin Tang already know we’re coming.”
“Be careful.”
Wu Kuo said solemnly, turning around to give orders.
Everyone nodded in response.
Boom…
Amidst the deep rumbling sound, the group gradually activated their combat states and activated protective barriers.
Although Yipin Tang was launching a full-scale attack on Xi Feng Lou, it was impossible for them not to leave some troops to guard the main base.
With only seventeen people, they were already quite weak; facing such a situation, it would be easy to die before even starting the battle if they didn’t stay alert.
“It seems Yipin Tang wants to set a trap for us…”
But Kai Xin knew that Meng Yun would surely not send a large number of troops out recklessly—there must be extreme danger inside. He smiled immediately, turned to Wu Kuo and the others, and said, “You stay here. I’ll take the lead and explore Yipin Tang’s strength!”
“Okay!” “Be careful, Brother Kai Xin!”
Kai Xin nodded with a smile, turned around, faced the main gates of Yipin Tang, and stepped forward slowly yet swiftly…
With his swift steps, he covered dozens of meters in a single step, reducing a distance of a hundred meters to just a breath’s length in an instant.
Wu Kuo and the others remained on guard, nervously watching Kai Xin, who had already reached the steps of the main gates, their gazes fixed on him.
……
Boom!!!
The thick red copper-plated gates were torn into pieces by the black iron sword, then crashed violently into the main hall with howling winds.
“Is there no one?”
Through the wide-open gates, Wu Kuo and the others saw a scene that left them stunned.
The vast front hall was completely empty, not a single person in sight…
With Kai Xin having smashed open their gang’s gates so boldly, no one from Yipin Tang came out to confront them—the silence was unusually profound.
……
“They haven’t shown any reaction even when we reached the gates. Could it be that Yipin Tang doesn’t want to fight?”
“Possible.”
Wu Kuo looked grave. “Now that the news of Yipin Tang colluding with the Wild Wolf Organization has been confirmed, all the major forces in the Central Plains martial world are gearing up for battle. If Yipin Tang can’t preserve as much of its strength as possible in this fight, it might not even be able to withstand our counterattack from Xi Feng Lou… Given Meng Yun’s nature, it’s very likely he’ll ignore this place for now and focus on capturing our main base.”
“Damn it!”

“That woman Meng Yun is utterly shameless.”
“Never mind that. Even if there are no people from Yipin Hall, we still have to take action!” Wu Kuo made a quick decision and ordered, “Lin Xuan, Qing Ming, you two go to the high spots on the left and right and monitor the outside of the main hall… The rest of you follow me into Yipin Hall and attack its foundation!”
“Haha, exactly what I wanted. I really want to see Yipin Hall’s face when faced with hundreds of thousands of Black Pigeons!” Poisonous Hand, Buddha Heart, and the others rushed into Yipin Hall’s main hall together.
…
Kai Xin scanned the area from above using his spiritual senses but detected not a trace of life inside Yipin Hall!
Meng Yun had actually ordered all the remaining disciples to evacuate the main hall, a decision that left Kai Xin utterly speechless and frustrated.
He had come here full of joy to test his newly acquired power, only to find no one to greet him. Watching Wu Kuo and the others attack the foundation frantically, Kai Xin did not join in. From above, he frowned silently as he analyzed the situation.
That woman Meng Yun was indeed not ordinary.
The main hall of Xifeng Tower would surely be destroyed first…
Meng Yun would wait until that place was taken care of before sending reinforcements, by which time the foundation here would still be intact.
Kai Xin certainly didn’t want to waste time here idly.
…
At that moment, Kai Xin frowned slightly and looked anxiously toward the direction of Xifeng Tower’s main hall in the capital!
A terrifying presence was rushing toward them from that direction, quickly approaching Yipin Hall’s main hall… It was him!
He had actually come.
Kai Xin’s heart grew slightly heavier.
He had intended to use the people of Yipin Hall to test his new power and see what level his strength had reached, but he never expected his first opponent to be the Evil Emperor.
“Master Wu!”
Prompted by his instincts, Kai Xin quickly warned those below, “The Evil Emperor is coming. Be careful. I’m going out for a moment.”
“Huh?”
Wu Kuo and the others stopped attacking immediately and looked in that direction.
At that time, Lin Xuan and Qing Ming, two experts from Xifeng Tower who were monitoring from the high spots on the left and right, rushed over quickly, their faces pale and urgent: “It’s the Evil Emperor!”
“I know.”
“Brother Kai Xin, do you really not need our help?”

“No need.” Happy looked around at the quiet and spacious surroundings, feeling a surge of determination. “Mengyun evacuated everyone from here to create an undisturbed environment for the Evil Emperor and me. This battle is unavoidable… If you come over, I won’t be able to relax. But now there’s an opportunity! You can send a message to Phantom and tell her the Evil Emperor is here… He might not be able to leave for some time. Let her figure things out on her own.”