Chapter 1110: A Battle That Shocked the World!

The battle at the main hall of Jinxiu Heshan took an unexpected turn!
What began as the Evil Emperor’s revenge mission after his release from prison saw the top-tier factions like Yipin Tang, Xue Meng, and the twelve major city gangs overwhelm Central China, leaving everyone prepared to witness the collapse of Jinxiu Heshan, this temporarily inflated myth.
But the battle was filled with surprises…
First, the once invincible Evil Emperor, exaggerated by heroes and Yipin Tang, died again at the hands of Kai Xin, with the title of the world’s greatest fighter passing to someone else.
Then, 400,000 elite soldiers faced over 100,000 troops from Jinxiu Heshan, along with nearly 300 top experts against Kai Xin and the Emperor…
Despite the huge disparity in strength and Yipin Tang’s apparent dominance, they suffered repeated setbacks outside Jinxiu Heshan’s fortified walls.
A hundred thousand people were sacrificed to hold the first line of defense!
Most of their firepower was then diverted to the second line in the east, causing Jinxiu Heshan’s reinforcements to collapse the west completely.
These two surprises reduced Meng Yun’s advantage to an almost invisible balance…
But!
That balance was soon shattered by a third surprise.
The “Flute Demon” Feng Ling, who possessed the Nine Yin Life-Ending Pulse, entered the battlefield. With a melody from his flute, he led tens of thousands of Jinxiu Heshan troops and many elite fighters from the city gangs to utterly destroy 21,000 of Yipin Tang’s elite soldiers and launch a surprise attack from behind on Meng Yun’s main forces.
These three surprises not only overturned Yipin Tang’s advantage but also trapped them between enemy forces, putting them in a desperate situation!
It lasted less than ten minutes…
Over 100,000 troops from Yipin Tang, Xue Meng, and the twelve major city gangs withdrew from Jinxiu Heshan and tried to break through from all sides.
In this battle…
Meng Yun died…
Xue Yi and Huang Sha led tens of thousands of people to successfully reach nearby cities, escaping by sea with the cover of troops from various sub-halls along the way.
The Evil Emperor also disappeared…
Having reached a pseudo-“unity with heaven and earth” state, he saw that Yipin Tang was doomed and chose to leave the battlefield rather than wait for Kai Xin and the Emperor to join forces.
…
A battle that shocked the world!
…
The Evil Emperor fled into obscurity!
Meng Yun died in battle!
Yipin Tang was defeated, its main hall was destroyed, and most cities in the north were also overrun that day.
Although there were still many sub-halls of Yipin Tang and its allied forces across Central China, they were now much weaker compared to their peak.
Within a single day, many people left the twelve major city gangs and Xue Meng…
Countless members of Yipin Tang resigned that day.
The reason was simple:

Today, including Mengyun, over 200,000 people are trapped in several cities in the north. No matter where they go, they are stared at and monitored by countless local gangs and even lone players. With Yipin Tang having lost its dominance over the players from the Central Plains, all those players have become public enemies of Yipin Tang. Leaving the city is practically impossible for them! Even ordinary players are in such a situation, let alone those well-known within Yipin Tang and its affiliated gangs—who can no longer move freely. Their names are now associated with the Wild Wolves Organization, so no matter where they go, their identities are immediately recognized, even if they have left the gang. Due to Yipin Tang’s tragic fate, the restaurants in the city are packed and business is booming! … In this battle, the name Jinxiu Heshan, representing a mere gathering of random people, was completely forgotten… If it were just a random group, how could it defeat the strongest gang alliance in the Central Plains—Yipin Tang? The survival of Jinxiu Heshan’s headquarters not only made the name even more renowned but also hinted at a trend of replacing Yipin Tang as the largest gang in the Central Plains. Across the north… hundreds of new branches were established overnight! Many gangs, who had initially feared that Jinxiu Heshan’s defeat would lead to a redistribution of resources and wasted fees, now actively sought out its leaders to pay cooperation fees… Helplessly! By this point, Jinxiu Heshan had firmly established itself, with batches of professional players joining to take control and develop strategies for long-term stability. The cost of cooperating now was much higher than the previous favorable policies. This made many gangs, who had initially joined out of loyalty, proud of their wisdom. In less than three days, hundreds of Jinxiu Heshan branches were set up, bringing stability to the entire north… Almost all cities, including the capital, fell under Jinxiu Heshan’s control! … At the same time, the situation in the south also improved. Although tens of thousands of troops led by Xueyi and Huangsha landed at several southern branches, Yipin Tang, Xue Meng, and the twelve major capital gangs were severely weakened by their defeat in the north. The troops at various local branches also watched the entire battle and were demoralized. For several days, there were no large-scale actions in the south, and even plans to target Xifeng Tower were canceled! The battle in the north directly affected the south…

Amidst the subtle shifts in atmosphere, local gangs everywhere chose to isolate Yipin Tang, even secretly contacting Xifeng Lou; the Evil Emperor did not reappear; the experts summoned by the Wild Wolf Organization from various countries also left the Central Plains. It seemed every sign indicated that the Evil Emperor intended to abandon the Central Plains, or that his plan to conquer it had failed.
…
“Has the Evil Emperor really left the Central Plains?”
In the capital, the Emperor heard this news in Bai Xiaosheng’s residence. Though prepared, he couldn’t help raising his eyebrows and instinctively adopting a serious expression to seek confirmation.
Bai Xiaosheng smiled: “He set sail yesterday, but I never believed he’d give up so easily. I was worried it was just a trick to deceive us… that’s why I didn’t inform you… Now it’s confirmed! Hehe… Congratulations!”
“It’s you who should be congratulated. After the battle in the capital, all the martial arts heroes in the Central Plains now know that you, disguised as Master Rushi, can be incredibly terrifying when enraged!”
Thinking of Fengling’s performance that night, the Emperor rarely smiled, though he also noticed a hint of embarrassment in Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes.
“Don’t change the subject. You know what I mean by congratulations.” Bai Xiaosheng cleared his throat, using the excuse of drinking to hide his embarrassment.
“What?”
The Emperor pretended to be clueless.
“You used to always act alone. How do you feel about being the deputy head of Jinxiu Heshan these days?”
“I let Happy handle Jinxiu Heshan’s affairs. I’m just a nominal figure.” The Emperor averted his gaze.
“Nonsense.”
Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help rolling his eyes: “A master like you is meant to be a fighter. We can’t exploit your labor force and also drain your intelligence. Happy isn’t that capitalist.” He paused briefly, his tone shifting subtly: “Yesterday, when I saw people from Jinxiu Heshan call you deputy head, you accepted it naturally. It seems you enjoy your current status after spending some time interacting with others. You’re not as cold as before. I’m glad to see this change in you.”
“…What was I like before?”
The Emperor shook his head helplessly.
“Well…” Bai Xiaosheng pondered, putting on a reflective tone, “You were cold. The first time I met you, I thought you were a killer… It wasn’t until you, me, and Meiying got to know each other through the Wild Wolf Organization that you showed a little humanity.”
“Thank you for your assessment.”

“You’re welcome.” Bai Xiaosheng smiled rudely, “But you’ve become much more humane now. It’s the first time I’ve drunk with you. Speaking of which, I’m quite jealous of Happy.”
“Hm?”
Yi Di sensed some underlying meaning in Bai Xiaosheng’s words.
“We’ve known each other for so long, yet neither of us could make you this humane. Happy has only been around for a short while, and after just a few interactions with you, you’ve already become the deputy leader of Jinxiu Heshan…”
“…”
Yi Di raised his eyebrows indifferently and said calmly, “He’s the first person I’ve met since entering the martial world who has earned my admiration. He’s also the only one whose strength I acknowledge and who surpasses me… Two years ago, he merely piqued my interest, but now he’s an opponent I want to challenge.”
“…”
Bai Xiaosheng nodded silently.
It had to be admitted that Happy’s strength was now terrifying. Such an opponent held a deadly appeal for Yi Di, who had remained aloof for years.
“It’s almost unbelievable… Happy’s years have been nothing short of legendary—rising to the pinnacle, falling to the lowest depths, and now rising again to even higher positions. The struggles and hardships involved are beyond what ordinary people can comprehend!”
“…”
Yi Di nodded slowly.
“With the Wild Wolf Organization completely withdrawing, it seems they intend to abandon Yipin Tang entirely. I believe it won’t be long before Jinxiu Heshan’s branches cover the entire Central Plains, becoming the largest gang there!” Bai Xiaosheng continued calmly, “As for Shadow, he’s rather unfortunate!”
“…”
Yi Di frowned unconsciously and replied, “In less than a month, Xifeng Tower has gone from being the number one gang in the Central Plains to just slightly stronger than an ordinary large gang. It’s truly remarkable.”
“For bringing peace to the chaos caused by Yipin Tang and the Wild Wolf Organization, Happy is the greatest hero of our Central Plains! It’s only natural that he has everything he has now.”
Hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s seemingly casual words, Yi Di turned to look at him subtly before shaking his head and smiling, “I understand what you mean. I’ve actually been worried about this too, fearing Shadow might feel dissatisfied. Happy actually brought it up to me on his own.”
“Oh?” Bai Xiaosheng looked surprised, “He knows you’re interested?”

“Though it seems strange to me, it seems he really knows everything…” Yi Di gave him a deep look and said, “He said that in the areas south of the Yangtze River, Jinxiu Hexian is only responsible for assisting in eliminating the remaining forces of Yipin Tang and establishing branch temples, but not involved in resource management…”
“…I feel like this guy is getting more and more terrifying. Yipin Tang has just been suppressed, yet he already has so many plans in mind.” Bai Xiaosheng was amazed.
Yi Di shrugged, looking somewhat helpless:
“I asked him about this, and he replied that since becoming a vegetative state, he seems to think about much more. He also said that letting a tiger back into the mountains will eventually lead to regret…”