Chapter 1239: The Snake Opens Its Eyes, Its Fangs Revealed

Qingdeng Muyu’s fate is quite similar to that of Windy Li!
One spent many years in the Murong family but wasted too much time practicing various martial arts, eventually forced to train harder to catch up with others;
Qingdeng Muyu, on the other hand, pursued a highly difficult hidden task from Shaolin, traveling to Persia where he stayed for over half a year. Nearly giving up on the task, he returned to the Central Plains martial world and trained diligently;
Yet both of them had astonishingly similar luck…
One obtained the “Star-Sucking Art” and the opportunities provided by Happy, gaining the “Star Shift Art.” Through years of hard work, he shone brightly in the competitions of Jinxiu Heshan, rapidly rising to become a master surpassing even the top experts;
The other was no less remarkable!
The task he hadn’t completed for years was finally finished recently. Not only did he acquire the Shaolin’s ultimate skill, “Vajra Arhat,” which made him invulnerable, but his “Swastika Palm” technique also resembled Shaolin’s “Tathagata Palm.”
Both of them quickly gained two powerful skills and soared to new heights!
When Windy Li recounted his and Qingdeng Muyu’s situations to Happy in an excited yet anxious tone, the latter fell silent.
“You mean someone, just like me, is secretly supporting Qingdeng Muyu?”
“It’s just my guess,” Windy Li said cautiously through telepathy. “I’m just puzzled—how could someone who gave up on the task for years suddenly complete it and also finish another task as difficult as ‘Vajra Arhat,’ acquiring a Shaolin secret skill… If it’s really just luck, I have nothing to say. But if someone is backing them, I think that person’s strength and influence in the martial world must be on par with yours, Master…”
“And!”
“A few days ago, I received a private email from someone…”
“Oh?”
“They offered me a generous reward, hoping I’d become their insider in Jinxiu Heshan. They only want me to work at a place they specify.”
At this point, Windy Li wisely stopped talking…
Indeed, there was no need to continue!
In the entire Central Plains, only one person had the qualifications and motivation to pull off such a grand scheme.
Mengyun!
The other person was the Evil Emperor!
Windy Li suspected the Evil Emperor…
But…
Because he had learned some information in advance, Happy thought it was unlikely the Evil Emperor would carry this out.

Because if the latter really had similar opportunities, he would be too busy taking care of his subordinates and finding a capable assistant to hand it over for free to someone he hadn’t been in touch with for years and has no connection to at all.
It’s obvious that Qingdeng Muyu isn’t from the Wild Wolf Organization…
This guy was among the first to enter the martial world! The Wild Wolves entered much later than them!
But…
Even Mengyun probably wouldn’t have placed such a pawn.
The lack of any trace of connection between the two worlds is solid evidence.
Just a guess.
If Qingdeng Muyu was indeed placed in Jinxiu Heshan by someone intent on causing trouble, it might be a temporary partnership, with Mengyun choosing him on the spot.
With Mengyun’s wealth, it’s not impossible for him to buy someone to work for him.
Thinking of this, Kai Xin gazed up at the tower and fell into deep thought…
Mengyun shouldn’t have the ability to stir up chaos anymore.
But if the Evil Emperor successfully elevates the “Daoxin Zhongmo Dafa” to its perfect state, greatly increasing his strength, and leads the 2,000 troops he’s amassed in the Western Regions to cooperate with Mengyun from within and without, it’s very possible he could bring a third disaster to the Central Plains…
In that case, it’s not surprising.
It’s likely that the four top experts who showed remarkable strength this time are all targets for recruitment—let alone Windy Li—he’s not the kind of person who can be bought. After obtaining the “Douzhuan Xingyi” and “Xixing Dafa,” he’s even less likely to become someone who can be bribed;
Mo Feng…
Mengyun’s mortal enemy—Mengyun would only recruit her if he’d lost his mind;
Orochimaru…
Staring at Orochimaru’s figure, Kai Xin frowned slightly.
Since Windy Li, who showed such strength before, was recruited, it’s impossible that Orochimaru hasn’t received an offer from Mengyun.
As for this person, it’s hard to say.
Besides, the timing is just right…
Qingdeng Muyu’s strength has surged, putting him among the top three in Jinxiu Heshan. If he’s recruited by Mengyun along with Orochimaru, this competition would essentially mean Mengyun has recruited two super-top experts for Yipin Tang.
Damn!
Thinking of this, even Kai Xin couldn’t help but frown slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.
Miyang, Lin Xiao, and Bai Xiaosheng all focused their attention on Kai Xin’s face, looking slightly alarmed.
“What’s wrong, Master?”
Ji Feng was extremely perceptive and immediately noticed that Kai Xin seemed deep in thought and uneasy, so he asked.
Damn!
Damn! Damn! Damn!
Kai Xin tapped the table twice on his own, then changed the subject and said something that shocked everyone at the podium:
“Has there been any unusual activity on Mengyun’s side recently?”
“…”

Shadow and Lin Xiao slightly opened their mouths;
Bai Xiaosheng immediately frowned and said, “Kai Xin, do you need my help?” He knew that Kai Xin bringing up Meng Yun at such a time must not be without reason—it surely meant that woman was planning to cause trouble again.
“No need… That woman has become more secretive lately, acting even more cautiously… To guard against you, many orders aren’t issued through the game, so they won’t leave any clues for us.” Kai Xin’s casual words still confirmed that he had indeed discovered something about Meng Yun.
However, he said this not to explain anything but merely to indirectly warn the two gang leaders beside him…
Through his keen senses, Shadow and Lin Xiao’s reactions were very obvious.
“Master Kai Xin, if that woman does anything suspicious, please let us know right away. The Central Plains can’t afford to let her act recklessly any longer.”
“That’s right!”
“It’s a shame we can’t storm into the inn and kill her. Otherwise, I’d be eager to burst in and drag her out…” Hearing the two gang leaders’ words, Kai Xin smiled:
“There’s no rush. We’ve only detected some clues so far; there’s no proof yet that Meng Yun is plotting anything…”
“…”
Shadow and Lin Xiao furrowed their brows even more.
The more Kai Xin reassured them, the more they felt that Meng Yun’s actions this time were meticulous and hidden, suggesting she was plotting a major scheme.
Just as they were eager to learn more, on the tower, the stalemate among the three top experts was broken!
……
Boom!!
As a thick black mist erupted, the dazzling golden token was suddenly seized by a steel-clad claw and vanished in an instant.
Although Kai Xin was talking to Shadow and Lin Xiao, his keen senses kept an eye on the tower, allowing him to witness the entire event.
As Qingdeng Muyu’s strength gradually recovered, the tension among Orochimaru, Mo Feng, and Qingdeng Muyu reached its peak…
At a moment when war was imminent, Orochimaru took a risky gamble and threw a series of smoke bombs, instantly obscuring the view on the top of the tower and seizing the opportunity to snatch the token while everyone was distracted.
Now, since they had already reached the most critical stage of the competition, everyone was extremely sensitive! Anyone who showed interest in the token would be attacked jointly by the other two without hesitation!
Yet Orochimaru boldly acted at this moment, seizing the token, catching Mo Feng and Qingdeng Muyu off guard and succeeding in one strike.
Whoosh!
Clearly, Orochimaru had planned this in advance and didn’t rush out of the thick mist right away.

The first ones to emerge from the thick fog were Mo Feng and Qing Deng Mu Yu! Both of them were quick-witted. Realizing Orochimaru’s scheme, they immediately flew toward the podium, aiming to intercept that sound cutting through the air… Yet! The higher the virtue, the greater the evil! That sound was merely a cloak shot out from the mist. “Damn!” “Trapped!” As they stepped out of the fog, they realized they had been chasing after nothing but a cloak. Their faces turned pale as they turned to see a faster figure soaring out from the top of the tower, racing in the opposite direction with the token. “Smart!” The Phantom, Lin Xiao, and even those on the spectator stands were stunned by Orochimaru’s series of deceptions and overt tactics, their eyes filled with awe. The chaotic battle among the three top experts had finally escalated! Orochimaru quickly gained a distance of forty to fifty meters between himself and the two, his speed unwavering. With each landing, his hidden energy surged, causing the marble slabs behind him to flip wildly, creating trouble for those behind… Seeing this, everyone in the arena realized that Orochimaru was determined to buy time on the tower—to stretch it to three minutes! With all three having roughly equal strength, if Orochimaru truly used the tower’s environment to buy time, he had a good chance of making it through those three minutes! Qing Deng Mu Yu and Mo Feng found themselves in a difficult situation. If they couldn’t intercept Orochimaru and seize the token in a short time, they would be disqualified and completely miss out on inheriting Tian Dao Song Que’s legacy. “You take the left, I’ll take the right!” With a determined expression, Qing Deng Mu Yu quickly told Mo Feng, who was not far away. Mo Feng remained silent! The two flanked Orochimaru, bypassing the obstacles he created, preparing to attack from both sides! “Interesting.” Seeing this, Kai Xin took a deep breath. It’s over… Yes! It’s already over. Although Qing Deng Mu Yu and Mo Feng might be on par with Orochimaru in strength, or even stronger, Orochimaru, with his unscrupulous tactics, clearly had more experience. His mastery of timing, use of small objects, psychological manipulation, and exploitation of the environment, combined with his own strength, successfully separated Qing Deng Mu Yu and Mo Feng… Once separated, it would be a one-on-one fight! As long as Orochimaru remained Orochimaru, escaping from a single opponent should be quite easy for him. Mo Feng and Qing Deng Mu Yu had lost their last chance. As expected… Dozens of smoke bombs were thrown by Orochimaru in all directions!

As black smoke blossomed one by one, the marble slabs where Qingdeng Muyu, Mo Feng, and Da She Wan were located were completely enveloped…