Chapter 1254: The Meeting of the Two Heroes

It was actually a great coincidence that Qingdeng Muyu became the pawn Mengyun used in Jinxiu Heshan. Just as Yipin Tang grew powerful in the Central Plains, it had vast resources and a well-developed intelligence network, allowing it to obtain some information about Shaolin’s “Vajra Arhat” technique—though incomplete. Moreover, a rare gap had emerged: those assigned tasks later on could no longer complete them.
The only one who had taken on tasks early on and completed most of them was Qingdeng Muyu…
Originally, Mengyun didn’t intend to give Qingdeng Muyu such an opportunity; she planned to keep this information to herself. Unfortunately, plans failed—Yipin Tang’s collusion with the Wild Wolf Organization was exposed, causing it to lose power in the Central Plains. Now, its ranks had shrunk significantly, with fewer and fewer people available to use.
While calculating in the restaurant, Mengyun reorganized all her resources and tried every means to strengthen herself!
That’s how Qingdeng Muyu came into her sight.
One was a ruler whose power in the Central Plains had waned, desperate to regain it at any cost; the other was an obscure individual who had wasted over a year of his prime time and had achieved little. The two hit it off immediately!
After joining Yipin Tang, Qingdeng Muyu got his wish—obtaining the “Vajra Arhat” technique and incomplete fragments of the “Tathagata Divine Palm” technique. He mastered a unique skill, his strength soared, and he became a powerhouse surpassing even top-tier experts!
Mengyun helped Qingdeng Muyu fulfill his wish. Now, it was Qingdeng Muyu’s turn to help Mengyun overthrow Jinxiu Heshan and the current order in the Central Plains.
If it had been just the two of them, Qingdeng Muyu would still have hesitated. But with the help of Orochimaru, the winner of the sect competition, and the distraction posed by the Evil Emperor, who had defeated experts at the “Heaven and Man United” level, and with Mengyun taking the lead, Qingdeng Muyu felt there was much to be achieved…
However, Orochimaru’s words dealt him a significant setback, putting him at a disadvantage in terms of master and subordinate relationship. He ended up following Orochimaru’s advice and acting according to his plans.
…
Kaike’s orders weren’t just about clearing paths!
Working with various local forces in Persia, 200 top experts swiftly seized four major cities within a hundred miles controlled by the Wild Wolf Organization’s allies. From Yan Town to Shiva City, the path was unobstructed, eliminating any worries about rear threats.
Orochimaru silently carried out Kaike’s instructions and orders…
Qingdeng Muyu sensed that the tens of thousands of imperial guards advancing smoothly was a bit too easy, but he didn’t think much of it. Mengyun hadn’t given any new orders!

The head-on clash between Jinxiu Heshan and the Wild Wolf Organization had yet to begin; it wasn’t time for him to turn traitor and take action…
Until the army arrived at the city’s gates!
Tens of thousands of troops from Jinxiu Heshan marched in a mighty force outside Shiva City.
“Shiva City is right ahead, Leader.”
Orochimaru and Qingdeng Muyu led their men to wait a few miles outside Shiva City. When Happy arrived, they stepped forward from the crowd to hand over their tasks.
“Good work.”
Looking at the two of them, Happy didn’t hold back his praise—subduing four cities in less than an hour and clearing out all spies within a hundred miles in a foreign land was indeed impressive.
“You flatter me, Leader.”
“It’s all thanks to Orochimaru’s leadership,” Qingdeng Muyu remained humble and unassuming in Happy’s presence, refusing credit for himself, which won him the goodwill of the people behind Happy.
Xiaoyue and the others smiled at Qingdeng Muyu.
But when they glanced at Orochimaru, they frowned slightly, showing disapproval.
Orochimaru’s gloomy and cruel personality, his ruthless methods in the past, and his notorious reputation—all of these made him detestable and hard to like.
“Hmm.”
Happy noticed every reaction of his subordinates without missing a thing.
However…
With Shiva City in sight, both the men from Jinxiu Heshan and the friends from the Heroic Alliance were extremely excited and tense.
Everyone was ready to fight, swords drawn and bows strung, ready to assault the city!
Seeing this, Happy smiled bitterly…
Assaulting a city?
Attacking a city in a foreign land wasn’t easy at all.
Unless one didn’t want to survive.
This battle would have to be fought outside the city walls…
With that thought, Happy walked forward through the path cleared by the crowd.
The high walls of Shiva City loomed ahead!
With sharp eyes, Happy immediately spotted the Silver-Haired Evil Emperor on top of the walls.
Their gazes met in the air, sparking intense tension!
“Evil Emperor!”
Happy raised his voice slightly:
“A friend has come from afar. Don’t you plan to come out to greet them?”
His clear voice, like thunderous roars, spread far and wide, echoing powerfully over Shiva City:
On the city walls, chaos ensued; inside Shiva City, countless players were moved, putting down whatever they were doing and rushing toward the city gates.
With a proud smile, the Evil Emperor lifted himself off the ground under everyone’s gaze, floating above Shiva City as he flew toward the outside.
With an arrogant gaze that claimed superiority over all, and a wave of demonic energy, he charged headlong toward the heroes of the Central Plains!

Before anyone arrived, the sheer momentum already exuded a profound and intense pressure. It was as if a mountain was collapsing from the direction of Shiva City! Minds were subdued; people held their breath, struggling to breathe. “Indeed, this is the power of the Heavenly Way.” Seeing the overwhelming momentum generated by the Evil Emperor’s first move, Kai Xin’s expression changed slightly, and the seriousness on his brows deepened further—this momentum was hardly inferior to that shown by the Evil Emperor when he displayed his astonishing skills in the desert earlier! “The ‘Great Art of Planting Demons in the Heart of the Dao’ truly lives up to being one of the four great mysterious books of the Central Plains!” As he pondered this, the Evil Emperor had already flown a mile away from Shiva City. As the distance shortened, the overwhelming pressure emanating from him grew even stronger and more evident. At the same time, members of the Wild Wolf Organization began to leap down from the city walls or pour out through the city gates. Two thousand top experts, with extraordinary aura and imposing presence; Persia’s most powerful gang also wasn’t idle—tens of thousands of troops surged out from both sides of Shiva City… In an instant, the momentum on the side of Shiva City quickly overwhelmed that of the heroes from the Central Plains. “…” On the side of the Splendid Rivers and Mountains and the Heroic Alliance, thirty thousand troops stirred slightly… Many drew their swords, each ready to elevate their realm and stir the air around them. Sensing this subtle change on the battlefield, Kai Xin frowned slightly—he knew he couldn’t remain indifferent any longer. If the morale on his side was pushed to its limit by the Evil Emperor, it would be a mistake… He took a deep breath. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!! His internal cultivation level soared from the “Entry and Exit” realm to the “Non-Action” realm in an instant. His powerful and robust internal energy didn’t stir the air like that of ordinary players, causing their clothes to flutter; instead, with his fingers slightly parted, a circular flow of energy shot out from his body in all directions. Top experts within dozens of meters felt a powerful force of push and exclusion emanating from Kai Xin, forcing them to be pushed backward involuntarily. Xuanfeng Xiao Li, Orochimaru, Mo Feng, Qingdeng Muyu, and others all lit up with shock and delight—what formidable internal energy! It was natural. After strengthening his physique through the “Meridian Strengthening Scripture” and the “Soul Purifying Scripture,” Kai Xin’s meridians were stronger than ordinary people’s, both in strength and width. Naturally, his control and release of internal energy were superior. However… the group didn’t have much time to appreciate the depth of Kai Xin’s internal energy.

Under the gaze of everyone, Kai Xin placed his hands behind his back, naturally lifted his feet off the ground, and slowly rose into the air ahead of the crowd.
“…”
“The Sect Leader!”
“Look! The Sect Leader is flying too…”
“Hiss…”
“Sect Leader Kai Xin.” The people from Jinxiu Heshan and the Heroic Alliance felt the oppressive pressure, like a rapidly collapsing mountain, vanish instantly.
Flying in the air!
That was a symbol of new strength!
Countless people looked up at the sky, staring at that familiar and calm figure in the air, their eyes shining with excitement, as tension was replaced by thrill and surprise.
The shock caused by Kai Xin’s ability to fly was most evident, but it was the Evil Emperor who was most affected. After gaining the power of the Heavenly Dao, he realized that only by mastering the forces of heaven and earth could one freely control them, allowing oneself to hover in the air and exert immense pressure and deterrence.
But suddenly seeing Kai Xin, whom he had always regarded as a formidable rival, easily rise into the air and fly alongside him, stirred an inexplicable sense of crisis and murderous intent in the Evil Emperor’s heart.
“Kai Xin.”
“Evil Emperor.”
The two faced each other from afar, their gazes deep and intense.
One represented the leader of the largest gang in the Central Plains; the other represented the unseen rulers of countless global powers…
They met outside Shiva City!
Each brought with them the finest troops from their respective forces.
In that moment!
Outside Shiva City, an atmosphere of murderous intent filled the air, as the tension between the two giants gradually spread through the surroundings…
“Kai Xin, long time no see?”
Having accepted the fact that Kai Xin could fly, the Evil Emperor quickly realized that what Kai Xin relied on was merely a special type of hidden energy, not the power of the Heavenly Dao. He quickly regained his composure and adopted an arrogant tone once again.
“After the battle in the capital, Jinxiu Heshan has thrived rapidly. We eat well and sleep soundly. As for you, Evil Emperor, after fleeing from the Central Plains, you must not be sleeping very well.” In response to the Evil Emperor’s condescending attitude, Kai Xin retorted with cold sarcasm.
Hearing Kai Xin bring up the past, a dark glint and murderous intent flashed in the Evil Emperor’s eyes as he sneered, “Three days apart, and yet you’ve improved—this is an old saying of your Central Plains! The defeat of the Central Plains will not happen to me…”
“Not necessarily,” Kai Xin replied calmly.
“Sharp-tongued. I won’t engage in verbal sparring with you. A few days ago, you challenged me to a duel here in Shiva City. Now I’m here, waiting for you to come and challenge me…”

“A challenge?! Haha…” Before he could finish speaking, he burst into loud laughter. “I invited you to a duel a few days ago because I wanted to settle old and new scores with you and put things to rest once and for all. When did I say I wanted to challenge you? You’re just a defeated general—what merits or abilities do you have to deserve such a challenge?”