Chapter 43: Night Raid on Black Wind Fortress

Dragon and Tiger Gate!
There was little memory of it in Happy’s past life’s recollections.
Not surprising…
The establishment and maintenance of a sect require not only a wise leader but also strict doctrines and a group of brothers willing to sacrifice themselves!
Even so, the once-legendary “Sword Qi Gate,” renowned throughout the martial world, collapsed overnight. With a formidable lineup including a marquis and three heroic warriors, it had once been the most revered sect in the martial world, unmatched in fame. Yet it only lasted less than half a year.
Overinvolved in martial world conflicts and arrogant, it suffered repeated losses and depletion, eventually leaving its members exhausted. It split into four smaller sects. Though these four leaders still managed to hold their place in the martial world, their former glory was gone—a huge contrast that left many people disappointed.
Dragon and Tiger Gate…
Perhaps just another ordinary sect drowned in the tumult of the martial world.
Thinking this, Happy gave Xi Men Qing and Windy Li a glance, signaling not to disturb the people of Dragon and Tiger Gate. They quietly retreated and continued up the mountain.
“Where are we going?”
“Just ahead is the entrance to Black Wind Fortress… Eldest Brother?”
Not far ahead, brightly burning torches illuminated the outline of a fortress. Massive wooden trunks, rooted firmly in rows and several meters tall, had people walking around on them—like a small, organized camp!
Outside the open fortress gates, groups of men in black stood or sat near the gates. There were quite a few of them, their eyes alert yet disorganized as they occasionally scanned the woods.
Seeing this, Xi Men Qing and Windy Li grew nervous involuntarily. They held their breath, looking at Happy’s back with hesitation and excitement.
“Who’s there!”
A sharp cry cut through the air, along with the angry shouts of the bandits on the fortress walls, shattering the silence!
With two brief groans, two Black Wind bandits at the gate fell backward. But Happy hesitated not at all. He rushed out of the woods at full speed, his willow leaf knives flying again…
Thwack! Thwack!
In Happy’s hands, the masterful use of the willow leaf knives was flawless. When the Black Wind bandits saw their comrades killed suddenly, they only saw two flashes of light in the dark woods before everything went dark!
Severe pain instantly overwhelmed the minds of the two bandits, and everything fell into darkness!
Four out of the seven bandits near the Black Wind Fortress gates were killed instantly!
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

A crisp and rapid alarm sounded from the wooden walls of Hei Feng Zhai—“Caw! Caw!” The forest came alive as flocks of night birds took flight in the darkness, waking the entire stronghold.
Kai Xin frowned tightly. Without hesitation, the willow leaf dagger in his hand seemed to gain its own eyes, knocking down the bandits who were striking copper bells to signal danger from above.
“Kill!”
With a cold glint in his eyes, Kai Xin rushed out of the forest, striking repeatedly with deadly precision, instantly eliminating the remaining three bandits at the entrance and clearing them all away.
“Elder Brother!”
Xuan Feng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing rushed out from the woods. Seeing the corpses lying scattered at the entrance, they took a deep breath and exchanged horrified looks—Kai Xin’s flying knives had become faster and more lethal…
But they didn’t think that just his skill with flying knives could conquer Hei Feng Zhai. Hearing the frantic footsteps and shouts inside, they knew all the bandits inside were now alert. Once they swarmed out, even more Kai Xins might not be enough to deal with them.
Before they could even suggest retreating, under the light of the torches, the three saw large groups of Hei Feng bandits rushing out of the stronghold, armed with swords and knives, all radiating murderous intent. Their overwhelming presence made the three pale with fear.
So many bandits!!!
Xuan Feng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing turned even paler with terror. If it weren’t for Kai Xin standing firm at the front, never retreating an inch, they might have already turned and run…
“…”
The two gulped hard, inwardly groaning—facing so many bandits was certainly thrilling, but… Elder Brother Kai Xin had gone too far this time! With so many bandits, they simply couldn’t handle it!
But Kai Xin didn’t think so. Glancing at the main gate, he shook his hands, and the two leading Hei Feng bandits fell instantly. Shouting, he said, “Xiao Li! Xi Men! Guard the gate!”
The two behind him lit up with joy, immediately understanding what Kai Xin meant…
The gate of Hei Feng Zhai was no wider than three meters, allowing at most four people to pass through at once. That meant they could face up to four bandits simultaneously. With their combined strength, it shouldn’t be a problem.
“Go!”
The two nodded at each other, stepping around Kai Xin and positioning themselves on either side of the gate.
As the waves of bandits drew closer, they showed no fear. Due to the narrow gate, the bandits became crowded, and those at the front rushed forward, only to collide with Kai Xin’s willow leaf daggers and fall instantly…

The Black Wind bandits hadn’t yet realized the three’s scheme. Fearless, they continued charging at the two at the entrance. Before they could get close, eight corpses already lay behind them.
When they reached Xuanfeng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing…
The two acted simultaneously. With flashes of swords and knives, those in the front naturally didn’t dare confront them head-on. They hesitated, slowing down, and those behind them also stopped.
Willow Leaf Darts claimed two more lives. Xuanfeng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing effortlessly blocked off the other two Black Wind bandits!
By the time those behind rushed forward, stepping on their comrades’ corpses, they already had two new darts in hand, ready to use…
Their movements were decisive, without hesitation!
The corpses at the entrance of the stronghold piled up rapidly, making it harder for the bandits behind to pass through.
Finally!
With ten corpses laid out at the entrance yet still unable to break through, the bandits behind finally realized the situation was dire. They began to circle around the stronghold’s wooden wall, planning to leap down and attack the three of them from above.
Unfortunately…
At that moment, Xuanfeng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing at the entrance had no pressure at all. Each handled one bandit with ease, killing them while they were off-balance, quite leisurely!
Kai Xin also chose not to disturb them practicing. As soon as he saw bandits from the Black Wind Stronghold appear on the wall, he fired his darts. The bandits who had just poked their heads out were instantly decapitated.
Willow Leaf Darts continued to prove effective…
As more bandits appeared behind the wall, Kai Xin’s pressure gradually increased as some began to jump down.
But!
These people naturally became his main targets. Kai Xin wouldn’t let them disturb Xuanfeng Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing. Seizing the moment they jumped down, he used his darts to claim their lives…
There weren’t many bandits inside the Black Wind Stronghold. With over a dozen corpses left outside the gate, another dozen piled up at the entrance, plus those hanging on and at the base of the wall, more than forty bandits had already died at Kai Xin’s hands!
Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing had also killed a few themselves…
As time passed, Xiao Li and Xi Men Qing took down more bandits. The piled corpses almost blocked the entire entrance of the stronghold. The two stepped back and easily faced the bandits leaping down from the wall.
The scene at the entrance of the Black Wind Stronghold was a mess of chaos!
Just then…
A loud, deep roar, like thunder, rolled in from deep within the stronghold: “Which brat dares to invade my Black Wind Stronghold at night! State your name!! I don’t tolerate nameless scoundrels under my command!!”
The three’s expressions turned solemn:
The real master had arrived…