Chapter 454: Task-Oriented, Lost in Confusion

Eternal Destruction ultimately could not escape the tragic fate of dying at Wan’an Temple!
When Happy descended from the tall tower and approached Eternal Destruction, this stubborn master had already closed her eyes forever. Arrows were all embedded in vital areas, showing how much Zhao Min feared and hated her.
“…”
Although Happy had never had a good impression of Eternal Destruction, seeing her die as a victim of a cruel younger generation, and a great master dying in a foreign land while still worrying about the inheritance of the Emei Sect, she couldn’t help but feel a hint of sorrow.
If Zhou Zhi were a girl from a fishing family and regarded Eternal Destruction as her parent, witnessing her master’s death and him passing on his legacy to her would surely bring her deep grief. Tears streaming down, she threw herself onto Eternal Destruction’s body and wailed.
“Amitabha.”
Kong Xiang softly recited a Buddhist chant, as the Shaolin disciples sat in a circle around her, chanting scriptures for the deceased.
“Where is Hero Song?”
“Hero Song was taken away by the witch Zhao Min!”
“My father?” Song Qingshu staggered out of the tall tower and heard that his father had been taken away by Zhao Min. Panicked, he immediately prepared to lead a group of Wudang disciples to chase after them. But since they had just recovered from poisoning and their internal energy hadn’t fully returned, they stopped after a few steps, gasping for breath.
Ding!
A system notification sounded in Happy’s ears. Overwhelmed with sadness, she realized this was a mission to rescue Song Yuanqiao, with the destination being the woods outside the city.
Happy spoke up at the right moment:
“Heroes of the Wudang Sect, rest assured. Zhao Min wouldn’t dare harm Hero Song. She took him away probably intending to exchange him for the two elders of Xuanming in our hands.”
Kong Xiang nodded:
“Young Happy is right. But Zhao Min is full of tricks, and she has a group of experts helping her. It would be better to wait until all the experts from the six major sects have fully recovered their strength, then announce the time and place for the hostage exchange to rescue Hero Song.”
The experts from various sects nodded in agreement…
Experts from other sects also emerged from the tall tower.
The mission at Wan’an Temple had finally come to an end.
However, to Happy’s slight disappointment, Master Kong Xiang of Shaolin didn’t gratefully present Shaolin’s “Jiuyang Gong.” This made her, who was determined to risk everything to obtain the “Jiuyang Divine Skill,” feel somewhat frustrated.

In the chaos, Kai Xin walked over to Zhou Zhiruo. In front of everyone, he handed over the leadership ring of Master Jiuejie and whispered a few words of comfort to her. Seeing the ring again, Zhou Zhiruo was filled with sorrow and repeatedly expressed her gratitude.
Ding!
System prompt: “Zhou Zhiruo’s goodwill toward you has risen to complete trust!”
Kai Xin felt a stir in his heart. Unexpectedly, while nothing happened on the other side, her goodwill had risen to complete trust—a very rare occurrence with NPCs. Could it be that the mission related to Master Jiuejie of Emei Sect wasn’t about the Nine Yang Divine Art?
Looking at Zhou Zhiruo, whose eyes were filled with tears, Kai Xin hesitated. Mustering courage, he helped her stand up. “Miss Zhou… no, Master Zhou, please grieve in peace. Emei Sect has suffered a great tragedy. I’m sure your master wouldn’t want you to be depressed. Arrange your master’s burial as soon as possible. As for revenge, let’s plan it carefully over time.”
“That’s right,” Zhou Zhiruo nodded silently. “Thank you, Young Hero Kai Xin, for your concern. I will first take my master’s body back to Emei. As for revenge, my martial skills are weak, so I dare not think too much about it… But I must retrieve the Heaven-Piercing Sword, Emei Sect’s sacred weapon. Otherwise, I’m afraid my master won’t rest in peace.”
For the first time, this gentle fisherwoman showed her own determination.
Ding Minjun and Bei Jinyi stared at Zhou Zhiruo’s profile with complex expressions, unable to hide their deep resentment and anger. But now, in front of the leaders of the six major sects, since Master Jiuejie had personally passed on the leadership position to her junior sister, they were powerless to do anything.
…
After the masters of the six major sects fully restored their powers, the Emei Sect disciples took advantage of the opportunity when the five major sects were exchanging hostages to take Master Jiuejie’s body and left Wan’an County in a grand procession.
…
The hostage exchange was handled by the people from the six major sects. Kai Xin hid among the crowd. Although Zhao Min wanted to cause trouble, she didn’t dare act recklessly in the face of the leaders and numerous masters of the six major sects who had regained their full strength. After bringing back the two Xuanming elders, the group left quickly.
“Young Hero Kai Xin, this time, the six major sects owe you a debt. If you ever need our help in the future, come to Shaolin. I, Lao Na, will surely treat you to the best vegetarian dishes.”
“You flatter me too much,” Kai Xin said. “In fact, if it weren’t for Hero Song doing his best to hold back the masters around Zhao Min, I wouldn’t have had the chance to enter the tall tower. I really can’t take all the credit for this.”

“Young Hero, there’s no need to be modest. If not for your careful planning, I, Song, might have ruined everything. As the waves of the Yangtze River push forward those behind them, I can’t help but acknowledge your efforts. Wudang will remember your contribution to rescuing the six great sects.”

Masters from Kunlun, Huashan, and Kongtong also stepped forward to express their gratitude, offering as a token a supreme martial arts secret manual at the Life and Death Realm level. At least Happy didn’t work hard for them for nothing!

Thus, the mission at Wan’an Temple, as well as the task of rescuing the masters from the six great sects, was successfully completed, bringing this chapter to a close.

However…

Holding the five supreme martial arts manuals, Happy’s mind wasn’t on these highly valuable secrets. He hadn’t obtained the Nine Yang Cultivation techniques from Shaolin or Wudang, suggesting that his efforts there hadn’t been sufficient yet. Moreover, the abbot had invited him to Shaolin—perhaps he could get the mission there…

With connections like Hero Song, entering Wudang wouldn’t be a problem.

“The Nine Yang Divine Cultivation Technique—if possible, it must be obtained!”

Happy understood the importance of this technique well. Although there seemed to be new developments with Zhou Zhiruo, offering him an unexpected side mission—seizing the Heaven-Sword— he still didn’t want to give up on the Nine Yang Divine Cultivation Technique so easily.

…

After the masters of the six great sects left, Happy stored the manuals and returned to Wan’an County, preparing to leave for Emei Sect…

…

On his way, as he passed through a forest, suddenly a series of whistling sounds came from within the trees!

Whoosh whoosh!

Dozens of sharp arrows shot toward him with great force, their whistling sounds piercing and fierce!

“Bold,” he thought, immediately recognizing that these arrows, designed to block the path and disrupt his movements, were crafted by players. His eyebrows raised slightly, a hint of coldness in his eyes.

His figure flickered like a ghost in place, seemingly not moving at all. The arrows meant to disrupt his movement fell into empty space, while the rest crashed against the golden bell shield that appeared, clattering to the ground.

Having safely avoided the first round of attack, Happy glanced indifferently at the now-calm forest from which the arrows had come, then scanned the ground ahead.

Whoosh!

A pure palm wind blast was unleashed.

A gust of wind swept across the seemingly normal ground, lifting a layer of dust to reveal a dense layer of needle tips beneath. All around, many areas were covered with dark poisonous needles.

“Hmph!”

Happy turned his gaze back to the forest, letting out a faint sigh.

“It’s been months—now you even dare not show yourself in front of me directly… Orochimaru.” As soon as the words were spoken, a cool breeze swept across the road outside the forest.