Chapter 375: The Determination of Yipin Hall

In the martial world, many people also felt sorrow and regret over Kaixin’s death in the Royal Tomb…
Everyone knew that dying once might not mean much to ordinary players—at most, it would slow down their progress for a month, but they could still pull through.
However, for top-ranked experts on the rankings, losing 20% of their strength after death was something many could not bear. It meant they could no longer advance in their cultivation levels and would be at a disadvantage everywhere.
Especially for famous figures, once news of their death spread, it would surely attract enemies who had been too afraid to act before—taking advantage of their weakened state to strike easily.
If they could kill them once more, a month would be enough to hold them back indefinitely.
Just imagine— an expert at the Mysterious Realm, unable to advance in their internal cultivation, already lacking many advantages, now losing another 20% in strength, speed, defense, and attack. They would be reduced to fighting NPCs at the Fate Realm level, forced to take tasks they usually despised. Their progress would be almost impossible…
Upon hearing this news, Lei Zhan and Xiao Bei of the Mu Family became anxious immediately. Without hesitation, they prepared to mobilize troops to go to the Royal Tomb and bring Kaixin back to the Divine Dragon Platform.
But their plans were halted.
That very day!
Kaixin suddenly started killing wildly near the Royal Tomb. With his weakened body, he killed at least three hundred martial artists who coveted his golden gear and Qingming Sword. He transformed into the “Star of Death,” evaded detection, and disappeared from the martial world, making it impossible to track him.
Lei Zhan and Xiao Bei’s messages via homing pigeons also failed to locate Kaixin. Instead, they received orders to protect the Mu Family’s headquarters and maintain stability at the Divine Dragon Platform!
Kaixin’s disappearance relieved the two somewhat, as it meant they could avoid Yipin Hall’s spies and not be easily pursued. Now, the ones who wanted Kaixin completely dismissed were Yipin Hall…
The Heroic Gate was also shocked upon hearing the news.
Without the permission of their master, Mo Feng, Lin Xiao and Hong Chen promptly dispatched over a thousand disciples at the Mysterious Realm level, led personally by Lin Xiao, to reinforce the defenses in Baokang County!
When Mo Feng asked why, Lin Xiao replied confidently, “With Kaixin in trouble, Yipin Hall will not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They will surely target the Colorful Robes Gate and the Mu Family… Kaixin is not only a friend of our Heroic Gate but also Hong Chen’s savior. Now that we’re part of the Five Sect Alliance, he’s also our ally. Out of duty and loyalty, we cannot stand by and do nothing.”

Mo Feng was well aware that the Five Sect Alliance in Baokang County not only provided the Xiyi Gate with an excellent environment for growth but also a steady stream of resources, enabling its management to function in an orderly manner and allowing it to maintain its status as a top-tier gang despite the pressures of rising competition. In this, Happy played a significant role…
“I understand.”
Mo Feng spoke gravely, “Be careful. We can’t reach the Colorful Robes Gate, but we must protect the Mu Family at all costs. As long as the Mu Family exists, Happy still has a chance to turn things around. We must not let the First-Class Hall grow too ambitious!”
“I understand, Gate Master!”
Lin Xiao had been worried that the young female gate master might oppose their rash actions, but now that she supported them, his concerns vanished. “Don’t worry. As long as I, Lin Xiao, am here, the First-Class Hall will never be able to extend its reach to Shenlongjia!!”
……
With Happy weakened, turmoil arose among all parties! At this moment, it seemed many people’s attention was focused on the First-Class Hall, Xiyi Gate, Colorful Robes Gate, Mu Family, Baokang, Shenlongjia, and Happy herself. Many watched quietly as the situation unfolded.
Happy’s weakened strength gave the First-Class Hall a good reason to strike. After their previous branch was destroyed, they now gathered the strength of three branches to attack Wengcheng, showing great determination to wipe out the Colorful Robes Gate outright! Meanwhile, Lin Xiao’s timely deployment of troops and defensive measures demonstrated Xiyi Gate’s firm commitment to protecting the Mu Family and standing by Happy.
Many speculated that this time, the Colorful Robes Gate might be completely erased from the martial world. However, with the protection of Xiyi Gate and the three local major gangs, the Mu Family should be able to keep the First-Class Hall’s minions out of Baokang… The resources of Shenlongjia wouldn’t be disrupted. But Happy… Though she had killed nearly three hundred people and disappeared after weakening, many in the martial world still secretly tried to track her down. There was no other choice—Happy’s equipment was highly coveted. Whether it was her full set of gold armor or the Qingming Sword at the third level, its value was astonishing. If one could luckily find Happy and kill her, obtaining even just one piece of her equipment would be equivalent to killing a hidden boss. With good luck, one might even get gold armor valued at 30 million or the Qingming Sword worth over 50 million… Enough cash to kill someone outright. For a while…

The large gangs near the royal tombs, the strong fighters from the Dragon and Phoenix Ranking, skilled experts, and members of the First-Class Hall all began frantically searching for Happy’s whereabouts. Whenever they saw a young man matching his height and appearance, they would approach without hesitation and propose a deal.

Huang Sha, along with members of the First-Class Hall, also returned and divided into ten groups of three, searching in all directions from where Happy had disappeared.

For a time, the cities near the royal tombs were in a state of panic.

Thanks to the spread by those who were interested, almost all players got mobilized!

“Where the hell has this kid gone? We’ve sealed off the nearby forests and roads, yet we still can’t find him. He’s quite skilled.”

“Don’t worry, he can’t get away.”

“He’s so obvious now. He dares not summon hishoof shadows nor use the roads—he can’t escape our grasp.” After searching all day, Huang Sha and three members of the First-Class Hall stopped in a forest.

“Got it!”

Huang Sha checked the map. On it, over thirty small dots were scattered in the forests where it was easy to hide, forming a large circular pattern with Happy’s disappearance point right in the center. They had rushed here at top speed. As long as Happy was still in this area, their people could always find him in the shortest time.

And…

The evasion effect of the Heavenly Star would soon run out. By then, even if Happy didn’t show himself, they could use the divination skills of the I Ching masters to find him in the shortest time.

“Hmph.”

At the thought of Happy’s words at the entrance of the royal tombs, which had scared them all into not entering, Huang Sha was filled with rage: “You’ve come to your end too. Now that you’re in my hands, let’s see where you can run.”

Whoosh!

Not long after the four of them stopped, a snow-white homing pigeon suddenly landed on Huang Sha’s shoulder. He took out the note and showed extreme joy.

“Brother Huang, any news?” the other three asked anxiously.

Huang Sha smiled slightly: “It’s the leader’s order. Once Happy’s location is confirmed, Caiyi Gate and our side will act together.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the other three all looked shocked: Destroy Caiyi Gate and kill Happy… This was meant to ensure Happy could never recover!