Chapter 580: One Death, One Escape

Seizing the timing gap created by Yang Xuyan’s arrival, Kai Xin immediately threw himself into the fight with all his might. He confronted the Demon Sect elder, unleashing the “Combined Fingers Technique,” the Dragon Shape Move, and the Dragon Seizing Hand in succession.
Although the Dragon Seizing Hand had little effect on a master at the Wuwei realm, it could disrupt their attack rhythm and undermine their momentum. After that, he used the Combined Fingers Technique to strike the elder’s crumbling protective aura from close range. A muffled explosion was heard, and the elder’s face turned pale as he stepped back several times, blood trickling from his mouth, his face twisted in agony.
“It’s the Murong family’s legendary technique, the Combined Fingers Technique! Truly a technique that once dominated the world…” With a shout, he pushed out with both hands, sending two powerful gusts of wind straight at Kai Xin’s chest.
“…”
Kai Xin wasted no time talking. He instantly shattered the elder’s protective aura. By then, Yang Xuyan had already arrived from behind.
Faced with the dual attack, Kai Xin remained calm. He closed his eyes, spread his arms wide, and sent out two streams of finger winds from his sleeves!
Combined Fingers Technique!
Attacking from both sides!
The two streams of finger winds silently rushed toward the two men.
At the same time…
The Golden Bell Shield!
Boom!!!
A golden bell-shaped shield, glowing with a deep red hue, emerged instantly from Kai Xin’s body and collided head-on with the elder’s two powerful palm winds.
In the blink of an eye, Yang Xuyan sensed a deadly threat approaching. He swiftly turned his sword and just in time intercepted Kai Xin’s finger strike from the air. Kai Xin inwardly admired him—truly a disciple recognized by Shi Zhi Xuan, with extraordinary strength.
But!
While Yang Xuyan managed to dodge the strike, the Demon Sect elder had no chance.
The Golden Bell Shield trembled violently. Kai Xin remained unharmed under the elder’s palm winds, but the elder was struck by Kai Xin’s Combined Fingers Technique. The area around his Tan Zhong acupoint sank in, and he stared at Kai Xin and Yang Xuyan in disbelief. His face twitched as he tried to flee, but as soon as he moved, a mouthful of black blood sprayed out. He staggered a few meters before collapsing to the ground, blood splattering everywhere in a horrifying sight.
“Brother Yang, it’s your turn now.”
“Hmph!” Seeing his companion die, Yang Xuyan showed no trace of sorrow. Cold and decisive, he retreated over ten meters before shouting from afar, “Kai Xin, don’t think just because I’m a Demon Sect master that I’m easy to kill. Someone will surely hold you accountable for today’s incident… Goodbye!” With that, he vanished like a ghost into the crowd.

“…” Kai Xin did not pursue him. Standing there indifferently, he watched Yang Xuyan walk away. After all, the latter was a renowned assassination expert with astonishing speed, far surpassing ordinary cultivators at the Wu Wei realm. It was better not to compete with him in speed.

Anyway, he hadn’t suffered any loss in this encounter—after all, he had managed to take down one of them!

Turning around, Kai Xin’s gaze fell on the elite cultivator from the Demon Sect who had collapsed on the ground.

Hundreds of passing players had gathered around somehow. As they saw Kai Xin approaching the corpse of the Demon Sect cultivator, their eyes were filled with envy and awe.

The cultivators at the Wu Wei realm, who seemed unattainable to them, had been easily defeated by a player at the same realm. How could they not be shocked and moved?

But thankfully…

Since Kai Xin could achieve such things at his current realm, they still had hope. Even if they couldn’t obtain supreme martial arts secrets, as their realm improved, higher-level martial arts manuals would become increasingly close to those supreme techniques.

After collecting the spoils from the Demon Sect cultivator, Kai Xin turned back to the corpse of Ti Ying, who had followed him for half a year…

He took out the summoning token that originally belonged to Ti Ying, sighed slightly, stored the corpse inside the token, dug a pit on the spot, buried it, and then floated away.

As soon as Kai Xin left, the players around immediately erupted into excitement!

Many discussed the battle that had just taken place, speculating about the extent of Kai Xin’s strength. Many also highly praised his act of honoring his mount after the battle.

“Truly worthy of being the best among masters—a disciple of the Murong family.”

“A tragic farewell to one’s mount—Kai Xin, so sincere and heartfelt.”

In the martial world today, many fallen mounts go unnoticed and simply disappear like other corpses. It was truly rare to see someone like Kai Xin remembering his mount after a battle.

Of course, Kai Xin had no idea…

After this scene was posted on the official website, many martial world practitioners began to follow suit, cherishing every mount they had fought with. Even many players from abroad adopted such practices.

Fengyang County.

When Kai Xin found thethe Beggar’s Gang branch, he quickly sensed something unusual in the vigilant atmosphere around. After identifying himself, he was led by athe Beggar’s Gang disciple into a seemingly ordinary pharmacy next door.

Upon entering, he was surprised to find that within this branch, there were also members of the Ming Sect and Song Yuanqiao’s Wudang Sect. The group looked disheveled and weak, sitting in meditation throughout the hall. Several people who appeared to be doctors were observing them, looking helpless.

“Happy Hero, you’ve arrived just in time.” Chen Youliang, the leader of the branch, rushed out from the inner room, radiating such integrity that it was hard to feel any dislike toward him at first glance. Yet, under such circumstances, Happy had no choice but to set aside his opinions and politely bowed, saying, “I received a message from your leader via messenger pigeon and rushed here without delay. Is everything alright?”
“Not bad. A few days ago, we were hiding in secret, but suddenly the Ming Sect’s branch was attacked, and the Wudang group was also attacked… We, the Beggar Sect disciples, couldn’t stand by and took action to rescue them. However, it seems that the evil sect’s experts have been secretly investigating the city, trying to find us. They must have discovered this place in the past two days.”
Chen Youliang quickly explained the situation at the branch.
Happy’s heart tightened. “What happened to them?” he asked, pointing at Song Yuanqiao, who was so weak he was almost unconscious.
Chen Youliang looked grave and sighed. “For the sake of Hero Song and the others, we brought in many famous doctors. This Doctor Wang knows quite well the condition of Hero Song and the rest. Let him explain.”
Chen Youliang stepped aside, and an older doctor carrying a medicine box stepped forward.
The doctor had a solemn expression and stroked his sparse white beard before saying to Happy, “Hero Song, like the Ming Sect disciples, was attacked by the evil sect’s experts. But his injuries are very strange—part poison, part internal damage. Either one could be fatal, making it extremely difficult to treat. My medical skills are ordinary; I can only cure their internal injuries. As for the poison, unless we can find the sacred antidote, the Seven-Star Orchid, along with a few herbs I’ve prepared, there might still be a chance to save their lives.”
“…”
Hearing this, Happy took a deep breath, stunned. He never expected Song Yuanqiao and the others to be in such a critical condition!