Chapter 244: Heroes from All Directions

“Yipin Hall and Xiyi Gate—let them fight. It’s best if they tear each other apart and suffer losses, so we can profit from it…”
“Profit from others’ fights? Most people here share the same thoughts as you. Even Lingxiao Palace might be like that, which is why they sent so few people! Do you really think there are that many profiteers in this world? What if those profiteers start fighting among themselves and become a laughingstock?”
“Lingxiao Palace? Hmph, though it has a grand name, its strength is negligible.”
“Do you think Iron Sword Gang is strong enough?”
“At least our Iron Sword Gang has united brothers who fight together as one. How about a few of your ‘Shake the Heavens’ members come and spar with us?”
In the woods at the entrance to Fox Cave, discussions were rampant among the crowds behind the three major gangs, with tensions rising even further!
These people mostly belonged to the second tier of gangs, formed from various well-known factions in the martial world. Most of them had considerable strength. Although none were on the Dragon and Phoenix Rankings, their overall strength far surpassed that of Lingxiao Palace’s small group.
Behind these gangs were smaller, ordinary factions with outdated equipment and lower quality. They had only a few or a dozen top experts, barely enough to defend themselves against Fox Cave. They were purely neutral forces there to join in the excitement.
“See that guy over there?”
Among these crowds were also veterans who frequented Fox Cave. Standing among them with an air of expertise, one pointed at the crowd ahead and said, “That guy over there, dressed in yellow dragon archer robes and wearing gold and silver finger rings—known as Iron Fist Shake the Heavens, the leader of ‘Heavens Shaking Gate’. His martial skills have reached an advanced level; it’s said he’s on par with ‘Happy’ and can withstand three to four demon foxes at once…”
“…Wow! That’s amazing? As strong as Happy?”
“Nonsense!”
The speaker smiled arrogantly and said disdainfully, “Do you think Happy is the only expert in the entire martial world? Stop talking nonsense! Let me tell you—those who can stay in Fox Cave for a long time are none ordinary. They’ve all gone through real battles and survived. It’s just that they keep a low profile while training and making money. If we really need to pick experts, we can easily find dozens who could fight one-on-one with Happy…”

Feeling more and more admiring gazes on him, fearing that those around him wouldn’t believe him, he pointed at the Xiyi Gate’s camp: “You know the deputy head of Xiyi Gate, right? Lin Xiao, known as the ‘Man of Loyalty,’ has been in the Mysterious Realm for over twenty days! With his ‘Overlord Sword Style,’ he can evade even ghosts and demons! His ultimate skill, ‘Wind Spirit Spin,’ allows him to effortlessly take on six white foxes alone, ranking ninth on the Dragon List!”
“Six white foxes?!”
The crowd erupted in chaos.
For those who had never been to Fox Cave before or were not well-informed, such news was truly shocking, immediately attracting the attention and interest of more and more players.
The man grew even more proud, pointing again with an air of condescension: “Lin Xiao is pretty impressive, right? But Xiyi Gate has someone even more formidable… another deputy head, named ‘Red Dust’! His swordsmanship can even reach the realm of ghosts and gods! Moreover, when his sword sheath is connected, his combat power doubles! Within a five-meter radius, nothing survives—slashing through groups of white foxes is a piece of cake for him! According to internal Xiyi Gate information, Red Dust comes from Shaolin and seems to have inherited the legacy of the ‘Sweeping Monk’ from the Scripture Pavilion.”
The crowd was once again shocked into exclamations by this astonishing revelation!
The Sweeping Monk, the legendary greatest monk of Shaolin, though obscure in name, far surpassed past abbots in strength and Buddhist mastery. However, his techniques remained mysterious and unknown…
“Actually, he inherited the Sweeping Monk’s legacy?”
“An unparalleled martial art! How come I’m not so lucky… Ugh! It infuriates me!”
The crowd was in an uproar.
“Are there any others who are impressive?”
“Brother, are there any more secrets? Tell us more so we can broaden our knowledge.”
“Hehe.”
The informant smirked arrogantly and waved his hand: “There are too many. Take, for example, Master Yin of the War Soul Hall. Though he doesn’t appear on the Dragon List, his ‘Shadowless Swift Leg’ is no less powerful than Happy’s. It’s said his gloves are top-tier artifacts, giving him a 30% speed boost, allowing his punches to be fast and powerful—unbeatable for those below the Mysterious Realm.”
“There’s also Ghost Sword Master from the Ghost Sword Sect, known as the ‘Born Ghost Swordmaster.’ He created his own set of killing sword techniques, combining the essence of boxing and swordsmanship. It’s said they’ve received high praise, and he’s taken the lives of several experts at the Mysterious Realm level…”
“This is Fox Cave, and there are also those famous for their ‘Sky Illusion Claws.’ The highest-ranked one is ‘Beer Belly’ from the Yiluo Sect. Using ‘Fox Demon Shadow,’ he managed to escape repeatedly from the encirclement of several Mysterious Realm experts, even more cunning and tricky than white foxes.”

As he explained everything in great detail, those in the crowd who had initially shown disdain and mockery gradually ceased their scornful expressions. At that moment, someone in the crowd shouted, “The Fox Cave has opened!” Boom!! The attention of countless players was immediately drawn to the center of the forest. Seeing the white moonlight descending from the sky for the first time, everyone became extremely nervous, holding their breath as they waited for that moment to arrive. However, the members of Yipin Tang, Lingxiao Palace, and Xiyi Gate remained completely unmoved, showing no interest in the slowly taking shape entrance to the Fox Cave. “Everyone here is a guest from afar—shall we not take the lead?” Lin Xiao laughed loudly and stepped forward, his clear voice reaching the ears of the other two factions. Among Yipin Tang’s group, Meng Yun, whose face was covered by a silver veil, did not step forward to respond; instead, a man with a gentle smile stepped out: “We should follow local customs. After all, this is Xiyi Gate’s territory. As newcomers, we won’t overstep our bounds. Brothers of Xiyi Gate, please go first!” From Lingxiao Palace’s group, a woman dressed entirely in white with a cold expression stepped forward: “I heard there are rules to follow when entering the Fox Cave. We’ll just observe from behind. Deputy Leader Lin, please go ahead!” “If that’s the case, I’ll comply gladly!” Without further ado, Lin Xiao waved his hand, and the members of Xiyi Gate activated their abilities. The forest trembled as if struck by a strong wind, with many experts at the Profound Realm present! Many people paled slightly, clearly sensing Xiyi Gate’s formidable strength this time. The members of Xiyi Gate entered the Fox Cave very slowly… as if deliberately delaying things. It took five minutes before everyone had entered. Lingxiao Palace and Yipin Tang seemed prepared for this, remaining calm and composed! Once the last person entered the cave, the handsome man from Yipin Tang extended his hand in an inviting gesture toward Lingxiao Palace: “Your group is smaller—please go first!” “Thank you.” The members of Lingxiao Palace also replied politely, with the cold-faced woman giving thanks before leading them into the Fox Cave. In less than half a minute, everyone was inside. Among the crowd, a man with an ordinary appearance narrowed his eyes slightly: It’s finally Yipin Tang’s turn! A cold glint flashed in his eyes.