Chapter 1157: The Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect
The Longmen Inn was in a state of constant change, with various factions each having their own unique styles!
But after Hu Baiwan’s identity was revealed, factions such as the Gold-Encrusted Jade Group and the Imperial Guards seemed to fall silent altogether, refusing to say another word.
Especially when the uniquely talented Holy Maiden of the Western Regions, Osaaya, and the infamous Gu Master also stood by Hu Baiwan’s side, the once-mighty Murong family seemed to be in relative danger—the peak strength of the world’s richest man had suppressed the morale of the Murong family, which once possessed the power of an empire.
At that moment!
The young man in white, who called himself the Blue-Clothed Guest from Gusu, Happy, became a buffer zone between the two warring factions…
It was now obvious to everyone that the Murong family did not recognize this mysterious young expert claiming to be from Gusu City. He likely wasn’t from the Murong family and had no connection to them.
Yet, Happy was willing to risk offending a heaven-defying expert, even Hu Baiwan, just to rescue the third daughter of the Murong family, which left many puzzled and filled with doubt.
“Sir, it seems you have no connection to the Murong family… Could it be that you disregard this king?”
The Gu Master had suffered a setback at Happy’s hands and, suppressing his anger, temporarily stopped attacking. He glared fiercely at Happy, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Happy’s appearance had been altered by the Face-Shifting Fox, changing not only his looks but also his voice slightly, so there was no need to worry about his identity being exposed. But with acquaintances around, he remained very cautious and composed, avoiding revealing too much.
Fortunately…
In the world three years ago, Happy possessed the demeanor and grace of the Murong family’s eldest brother—a confidence and strength entirely different from that of Shaolin disciples. After annihilating the First-Class Hall, the Murong family grew unprecedentedly powerful, becoming a dominant force in the world.
Changing his demeanor wasn’t that difficult for Happy!
Facing the Gu Master’s angry gaze, Happy not only didn’t respond but also slowly turned his head to look at another person.
“Osaaya.”
“…” Osaaya stood not far from Happy, separated from him by the Face-Shifting Fox in disguise. She could sense that this attendant at the later stage of the Mythical Realm had been staring at her intently since the moment the young man in white took action, never letting go.
Osaaya looked at Happy with complex emotions:
“Actually, you really don’t need to get involved in this. Could you, out of consideration for me, put an end to this conflict?”
“Cease the fighting? Impossible, Osaaya… oh no, perhaps it’s more correct to call you the Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect…” Kai Xin spoke calmly, his sharp gaze catching the surprise that flashed in her eyes upon hearing the title “Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect”:
“You know me?”
Osaaya asked hurriedly, unable to hide her astonishment: “Members of the Holy Fire Sect rarely appear in public even in the Western Regions, and I have never revealed my identity as a member of the sect outside. How do you know me?” In her eyes, this young man in white, with his extraordinary demeanor and strength, became even more mysterious and unpredictable.
Upon hearing the translation from the person beside him, Hu Baiwan’s expression grew increasingly tense, his gaze fixed on the young man in white with growing seriousness.
Of course, Kai Xin wouldn’t explain it to them…
Osaaya’s identity was actually revealed to him by the Face-Shifting Fox. The “Records of Strange People and Mountains and Seas” documented many secret identification methods for mysterious sects across the world!
Coincidentally, the Holy Fire Sect, as the most mysterious and powerful sect in the Western Regions, was also included among them, allowing the Face-Shifting Fox to recognize it at a glance.
It was precisely because of his understanding of the Holy Fire Sect’s principles that the Face-Shifting Fox did not guard against Osaaya—since members of the Holy Fire Sect were not allowed to reveal their identities or their martial arts skills freely in the world.
But after Osaaya formed a battle pact with Hu Baiwan, the Face-Shifting Fox naturally could no longer be careless—because a Holy Maiden of the Holy Fire Sect who could travel the world must possess strength at the level of unity with heaven, and only then could she leave the sect.
“I too am eager to explore the treasures of the Desert Palace, but I am alone, with only an old servant to accompany me. I lack the strength to confront the two of you and can only assist the Murong family in resisting the richest man in the world.”
After a pause, Kai Xin finally replied to Osaaya, “As for you, Holy Maiden Osaaya, if you insist on joining forces with Hu Baiwan to fight against us, I think there’s no need for much talk.”
“Hmph!”
The Hu man spat out a scornful laugh: “Do you think by allying with a declining family, you can rival my master?”
Dozens of red-robed lamas stepped forward simultaneously, combining their presence with that of the two experts at the level of Heavenly Dao to create a powerful pressure that overwhelmed the entire area!
Everyone in the Longmen Inn felt an overwhelming force and pressure sweeping over them, causing them to frown deeply.
The members of the Murong family were hit hardest. Their robes fluttered as they formed a circular formation, standing firm like unshakable rocks in the face of the storm.
Under such unprecedented pressure, the only one remaining calm was Kai Xin: The oppressive force exerted by dozens of Mythical Realm experts and the Gu Master indeed made everyone in the inn feel as if disaster was imminent. Yet Kai Xin stood in the center of the hall, his robe’s edges gently swaying, his expression utterly unperturbed as he turned his long sword in his hands. “Of course, with two Heavenly Dao experts here, no one can stand in our way. But as an insignificant person like me, though I can’t guarantee defeating those two Heavenly Dao experts, I can assure you that aside from Osaaya and the Gu Master… none of the others will leave this place alive.” As he spoke, ignoring the Gu Master’s disdainful gaze, he fixed his cold stare on Hu Baiwan among the red-robed Lama guards. “Including you.” Hu Baiwan ignored the threats from the young man in white and merely spat out two indifferent words. “Arrogant!” With only the Gu Master, a single Heavenly Dao expert, to protect him, he might have hesitated a bit. But now, with two Heavenly Dao experts at his side and dozens of Mythical Realm warriors around him, if he were to be scared off by a naive kid, he wouldn’t be Hu Baiwan! “Then let’s see?” Kai Xin sneered. In fact, he had already received a system prompt earlier, asking whether to help the Murong family or Hu Baiwan. Now, he made his choice without hesitation. “Elders!” Murong Xun, the current head of the Murong family, didn’t disappoint Kai Xin. The moment Kai Xin vanished from his spot, he promptly sent a signal to the three elders beside him. “Kill them!” Realizing it would be difficult to deal with the Gu Master, the three peak Mythical Realm experts immediately joined forces to attack Osaaya. At the same time, Murong Xun led his men into a chaotic fight with the group of red-robed Lamas. The entire Longmen Inn instantly turned into a massive, chaotic battlefield. Boom!! A Murong family expert who had just rushed at several red-robed Lamas was sent flying back after just a few punches and kicks. Other martial artists scattered, fearing they might become victims of this top-tier fight. “Get lost!” Although the Murong family was at a numerical disadvantage, Murong Xun and several of his skilled fighters, all at the mid to late Mythical Realm stage, managed to hold off the red-robed Lamas by uniting together. But… Swish! Swish! The light of swords flashed. A sudden figure rushed into the battle.
“Chieftain Murong, I am here by my master’s orders to lend a hand!” Under the gaze of everyone, an elderly man from the later stages of the Mythical Realm, who had been following the young man in white, swiftly entered the battlefield like a ghost. Two red-robed lamas were immediately wounded by his sword strikes and rolled away, groaning in pain.
The morale of the Murong family soared: “Thank you!” Murong Xun was overjoyed and seized the opportunity to fight with all his might! “You’re welcome!”
The Faceless Fox, with his exceptional lightness of foot, moved through the crowd several times, causing skilled red-robed lamas to retreat with groans of pain. Soon, the balance of power between the two sides began to shift. One after another, the red-robed lamas had their robes torn apart by the force of his attacks. Gradually, the Murong family gained a slight advantage thanks to the Faceless Fox’s presence.
As the situation became increasingly chaotic, Murong Xun and his group gradually moved toward Hu Baiwan. The Gu Master let out a cold snort and prepared to take action. But just then…
Whoosh!
A faint sound came from beside them. The Gu Master was startled and quickly caught a glimpse of a fleeting shadow disappearing rapidly from that spot. His heart skipped a beat: “Not good!”
From their brief clash earlier, he knew exactly how terrifying the strength of the young man in white was—far beyond even the peak of the Mythical Realm. If that man got close to their employer, Hu Baiwan, the consequences would be unimaginable!
The Gu Master immediately abandoned the idea of dealing with the Murong family and moved swiftly. Boom! A white figure collided violently with a golden one in midair.
Hu Baiwan sat quietly in a side room under the protection of his allies, but when he saw what happened when the Gu Master and the young man in white collided, his eyelids twitched violently.
At the same time, those who had taken cover around the inn to watch the battle—such as Shadow, Silver Fox, and Niu Dali—had all retreated to the opposite side room, leaving the main hall entirely to the Murong family and Hu Baiwan’s men.
Everyone’s attention was fixed on the young man in white… They too had received system alerts. Given the huge disparity in strength, they only got a system prompt asking whether they wanted to assist the Murong family. Faced with the choices posed by these two top-tier experts, none of them dared to rashly accept the task.
But after witnessing the direct confrontation between the young man in white and the Gu Master, everyone couldn’t help but gasp in shock…
In the air! The golden figure trembled violently, seemingly injured by some unique martial art technique of the young man in white. The Gu Master, his face filled with shock, sent out several palm strikes in quick succession. The sharp whooshing sound almost drowned out the noises of the countless experts fighting below.
The young man in white robes wielded a long sword; with effortless grace, he raised it high and, through the gaps in the opponent’s wind attacks, rushed toward the Gu Master with unstoppable force.
Boom!!
The people below had no idea what happened when the two collided. They only saw several ferociously looking Gu worms suddenly appearing in front of the Gu Master, yet they still couldn’t stop the sword light that rushed at them like lightning.
Crash!!
Like a shell bouncing back, the Gu Master flew over the heads of the red-robed lamas and crashed into the side room in a humiliating manner, smashing the table full of fine drinks and delicacies in front of Hu Baiwan into chaos.