Chapter 1051: The Sorrow of the Phantom Shadow

Lost!
At the moment when the main hall was filled with countless cries of battle, almost all disciples of the Xifeng Tower knew what fate awaited them.
Though unwilling and filled with rage, not a single one of them logged off at that moment…
“Kill them!”
“Even if I die, I’ll take a few with me! We can’t let them take the capital easily!”
“Let those damned First-Class Hall guys dream of ghosts!”
Hysterical roars and battle cries echoed incessantly. In these final moments, tens of thousands of Xifeng Tower warriors unleashed a formidable force, fully revealing the strength of once the greatest gang in the Central Plains.
Amid the shouts, a group of elite fighters from the Xifeng Tower suddenly rushed out from the shadows. Though in different fighting styles, they all charged recklessly at one man they had been watching for a long time—“Luo Jing”!
There were four of them. They had actually been observing Luo Jing for a while, especially as he skillfully used hidden energy to push back and kill those who got too close. This only fueled their anger. After careful planning, they seized the opportunity and launched this ambush they had secretly prepared!
One attacked head-on with a sword, while another moved bare-handed along the ground!
As soon as the two appeared, Luo Jing noticed them. He reacted quickly, stepping forward, causing an explosion five meters ahead.
The bare-handed man’s expression changed as he pressed his palms firmly against the ground. The hidden energy counteracted some of the force, leaving little damage when it hit the swordsman.
“Trivial tricks.”
Only then did Luo Jing realize the two were working together and seemed to understand his hidden energy. Initially surprised, he soon grew excited.
But before he could act, a faint sound of hidden weapons cutting through the air came from both sides…
“Tang Sect experts!”
Luo Jing’s expression changed as he realized things were bad.
It was too late.
The swordsman, along with the hidden weapons flying in from both sides, surrounded him. As Luo Jing tried to retreat, another wave of hidden energy surged up from the ground beneath his feet, making him stagger…
Hidden weapons!
Sword blades!
Together with the bare-handed expert who kept releasing hidden energy, the three attacks hit Luo Jing precisely. Overconfident, he suddenly found himself under a well-planned ambush and lost his initial composure, becoming panicked.
“Save me!” Luo Jing cried out desperately.

Although she was an expert in hidden energy and quite skilled, being deliberately targeted by another expert who continuously used hidden energy, attacked up close, and also under the siege of ranged weapon experts, anyone would find it overwhelming and chaotic. People from the First Rank Hall in the vicinity had already noticed Luo Jing’s situation and rushed over without hesitation… Just then, a burly man with a strong build rushed out from behind the swordsmen, wielding a giant axe with a fierce gaze. Without saying a word, he moved to Luo Jing’s back, ignoring attacks coming from various directions. With a roar, he swung the axe with tremendous force, hitting Luo Jing’s back hard. Boom! The immense force almost pierced through Luo Jing’s body; she screamed in pain as her body was lifted off the ground. The swordsmen skillfully dodged aside, and Luo Jing’s body was sent flying like a cannonball into the ranks of the Xifeng Tower disciples… Amidst bursts of excited laughter, Luo Jing’s terrified screams quickly arose before fading away. As for the man with the giant axe who fell into the hands of the First Rank Hall’s enemies, dozens of wounds crisscrossed his chest and back, yet he still laughed wildly, swinging his axe while gritting his teeth and shouting, “What’s so special about top experts? I’m here to kill you!” as he expended the last bit of life force in his body… The main hall of the Xifeng Tower was in complete chaos, like a boiling pot! At the entrance to the streets outside the hall, a group of Xifeng Tower experts burst in, quickly creating a prominent second battlefield! “Shadow! It’s Shadow!!” “Shadow is here!” “Hurry!” “Surround her!!” “Damn… Truly worthy of being the leader of the Xifeng Tower… So damn tricky… So many brothers have died…” “Notify the hall master right away! Have him send some experts over immediately! Brothers, hold them back! We must stop her from returning to the main hall of the Xifeng Tower!!” Although Shadow led a small group, they were well-equipped. Moreover, Shadow used the whip technique of Red Fur Lady, which extended her whip to two zhang in length—a very rare ability. Combined with her internal energy, the Wind Spirit Power, a single swing of her whip could affect an area of ten meters. Swish!! Under the gaze of countless people, Shadow took the lead, spinning rapidly like a top, her whip never stopping, emitting a whistling sound in the air… The whip technique was a special martial art; those who mastered it were already stronger than ordinary top experts, which was why Shadow could rank among the highest-level experts.

Those within ten meters could only feel a dark shadow passing by in front of them, followed by a terrifying sonic boom in their ears. An unknown, immense force then pulled them away from their original position with great force.
“Swift Movement in All Directions”!
It was an advanced auxiliary skill of “Wind Spirit Spin,” capable of easily directing the power of one’s own techniques in all directions, creating highly effective group damage. However, this auxiliary skill required a high level of martial skill. Ordinary swords and blades could already achieve good results with “Wind Spirit Spin,” while “Swift Movement in All Directions” was rather useless. But with its advantages in speed and range for whips, it allowed for more flexible and effective deterrence, as well as stable control over whip movements.
It could be said that “Swift Movement in All Directions” was tailor-made for the Shadow!
Moving swiftly in all directions like a spirit!
In less than half a minute, hundreds of people were sent flying by the Shadow’s fierce attacks, giving off an impression of sweeping through entire armies…
But soon,
the Shadow’s progress was halted.
Swish!
The whip-like shadow collided with a long spear in midair. The spear skillfully twisted in the air, not only effectively dispelling the Shadow’s hidden energy and power but also attempting to wrap around it, causing the Shadow to lose grip on their weapon.
The Shadow’s expression changed, and with a slight shake of their wrist, they freed the spear entangled around their whip. The whip then coiled back around their arm like a serpent. Its sticky tip unconsciously attracted countless gazes as drops of bright red blood fell to the ground—unknown to whom it belonged.
Stopping, they stared intently at the man standing across from them:
“The Spear King of Cangzhou.”
The disciples of the Xifeng Tower following behind the Shadow were all shocked.
The Spear King of Cangzhou was quite famous in the Central Plains, especially in the art of spear fighting. Some even claimed that his spear skills were specifically effective against whip techniques. He later joined the First-Class Hall, with rumors suggesting it was Meng Yun’s preparation for the Shadow.
The Spear King of Cangzhou was in his thirties, with an ordinary appearance, but his gaze and demeanor were extremely steady. His spear was planted diagonally in the ground, blocking the Shadow’s path, giving off an unshakable aura like a mountain—clear evidence that his spear skills had reached a divine level, with his body and weapon becoming one.
“Queen of Shadows, you shouldn’t be here.”
“Stop talking nonsense. Since you’ve decided to follow Meng Yun and collude with the Wild Wolves to betray the martial world of the Central Plains, don’t pretend you have no choice here.”
At this moment, the Shadow was completely devoid of their usual calmness, their gaze and tone icy cold.
“…”

Cangzhou Gun King’s expression froze for a moment before he laughed sarcastically, “It’s just a game. There’s no such thing as betrayal. Didn’t Xifeng Tower also use some tactics to become the best in the Central Plains back then?”
“It’s fine to compete with tactics, but I haven’t gone so far as to use any means whatsoever. In that regard, I admit I’m not as good as Mengyun.”
As he spoke, he spun around and took a few steps to the left, his whip leaving behind a serpentine shadow in the air!
Snap!!
The dozen or so First-Class Hall disciples on the left didn’t even have time to react. Before they could see how Shadow moved, they were violently flung aside by a tremendous force. The throwing knives in their hands clattered to the ground with a loud sound.
“The kind of leader you have determines the kind of subordinates you get. The First-Class Hall won’t last long. The days when you can laugh won’t last much either.”
With a cold snort, Shadow threw out a few more whips, further expanding the already encircling circle…
The members of the First-Class Hall panicked and retreated.
“…”
Cangzhou Gun King frowned and glanced over.
Although he found those who relied only on throwing knives despicable, as a member of the First-Class Hall, he had to consider their interests.
He tightened his arm, and his long spear lifted a shower of stones from the ground like an arrowstorm, which then rushed at Shadow with fierce wind.
Shadow didn’t move an inch. With a flick of his wrist, his black whip shattered those stones mid-air in an instant:
“Mengyun must have sent more than just you to deal with me. Who else? Come out. At least they’re somewhat famous. Don’t degrade yourself.”
As soon as he finished speaking, another person indeed stepped out from behind Cangzhou Gun King’s group.
“Lion Roar, Sherlock Holmes.”
“I’ve long heard of you, Master Shadow!” Sherlock Holmes stepped out of the crowd, playfully flicking his eyebrow with his index finger, as if Shadow was already trapped.
Almost simultaneously, one person stepped out from each side of the crowd:
“Xie Lingyun. I beg for your guidance, Queen of Shadows.”
“Great Monk, you can also call me the Immortal Arhat…” The last person was actually the Monk with Thick brows.
All four of them held significant influence within the First-Class Hall.
One was excellent at swordsmanship;
One had the Lion Roar technique of Buddhism;
One was the strongest protector in Buddhism, known as the Immortal Arhat;
And then there was Cangzhou Gun King, who had come specifically to counter Shadow!
With all four of them attacking together, this was only slightly less impressive than the treatment Happy had received.

“Not bad, this is more like it. Mengyun isn’t stupid enough to think that a few ordinary top experts can keep me here…” As Shadow spoke these words, fighting spirit burned brightly in her eyes—because she knew this might be her last battle on home ground in the capital.