Chapter 747: The Invisible Enemy

Boom!
Rumble, rumble, rumble!
Nearly two hundred riders sped along the main road at top speed.
Kai Xin held the reins in one hand and his sword in the other. Ignoring the scenery rushing by on both sides, his gaze was fixed ahead, his mind already far away in Yangzhou City, hundreds of miles away.
More than two hours had passed.
No further news came from Yangzhou City.
This was both good news—proving the battle was still ongoing and Yin Hu and the others were still fighting—and bad news, as it indicated that those in charge were so stressed they couldn’t even send messages, likely under great pressure!
Wishing to waste no time, Kai Xin continued to ride at full speed along the road. Apart from occasionally replying to messages sent by Lei Zhan or Lin Xiao, he remained silent most of the time.
“Boss Kai Xin!”
A brother’s voice called out from behind the group.
“Boss Kai Xin! We’re still about six hundred miles from Yangzhou. Let’s take a break. Otherwise, we’ll collapse, and so will our horses.”
“It’s fine. I still have a Tie Ying,” Kai Xin replied without turning around.
“Boss, you’ve been online for so long. Please take a break. Look, many of us behind seem to have just received the news. How about we stop for something to eat and set off again in half an hour?” someone else said.
Only then did Kai Xin turn around.
“…” Indeed, many behind him showed signs of anticipation.
The events in Yangzhou had happened so suddenly. Most of them had been online for a long time, and after riding nonstop for over two hours, most hadn’t eaten at all.
Moreover!
If this continued, even when they reached Yangzhou, they might not have the strength to fight.
“Those who need a rest, find a place to rest together and meet back up at the agreed time to set off! Those who don’t need a rest, keep up… Stay alert and stay in touch!” After giving these instructions, “Go!” Kai Xin led the way once again.
Sure enough, more than half of them stayed near the road…
A few rushed after them on their horses, continuing to follow Kai Xin’s group.
On the road ahead, people hurried to move to the sides!
As the group sped away, several people stared coldly at them, revealing sinister smiles:
“They’ve split into two groups.”
“Notify the sect leader immediately.”
As soon as those words were spoken, the pre-prepared snow-white homing pigeons were released!

In the group, several experts from nearby sects were meeting Happy up close for the first time. After following him for a while, they felt that Happy wasn’t as cold and aloof as he seemed in the REP. They couldn’t help but speed up and move closer to him, saying, “Boss, Happy Boss.” “This time, Lingxiao Palace and Yipin Hall have gone too far. Why don’t we gather troops from nearby cities and attack Yangzhou directly?” “Yeah, with just our small group, it seems a bit insufficient.” “Once you reach the Jie Tuo realm, you’ll understand that in the martial world, it’s not always the side with more people that holds the upper hand.” As soon as Happy spoke, his words were blown away by the strong wind.

At the back of the group, a group of experts from the Mu family were initially confused, but then, staring at Happy’s back, they seemed to understand something. “…Rely on the strong? Like you, boss!” There were always some curious young people in the group who couldn’t help but push for answers. Since there was nothing to lose and Happy didn’t refuse, he replied indifferently, “Strength is just one aspect. Sometimes, you also need to use this.” He tapped his own head. “Gathering troops from cities near Yangzhou might pose a greater threat to Yangzhou, but it could also leave our defenses weak and give the enemy an opportunity.” “…” “No way. Do they still have the time to attack our sect? Yangzhou is the main headquarters of Lingxiao Palace…” Some in the group were unconvinced. Happy smiled gently. “The enemy I’m talking about isn’t necessarily Lingxiao Palace.” “Yipin Hall?” “…” Happy smiled without saying anything. “Yipin Hall is a powerful enemy, but not the only one. Some invisible enemies are the most dangerous.” “Invisible enemies?” The group was puzzled.

The horses galloped swiftly… Suddenly, Happy’s gaze sharpened as he fixed his eyes on a bend ahead where the trees were dense. It was lush, and it seemed there had been a brief flash of metal reflection inside just now. Though it was just a fleeting glimpse, thanks to the keen senses from his Jiuyang Divine Skill, Happy managed to spot something. “Pass the word—stay alert, prepare for battle, and don’t make a sound!” While the people behind were still guessing which gang Happy meant by “invisible enemies,” they suddenly heard these words whispered by their comrades ahead, causing their expressions to change instantly. Their bodies tensed up immediately! Their eyes quietly glanced at the bend ahead, where ambushes were most likely, and they all placed their hands on their weapons. Tap! Tap!!!

The group slightly slowed down as they rushed toward the bend. Finally, Kai Xin, thanks to his Nine Yang Divine Skill’s ability to detect surroundings, discovered that there were no less than five hundred skilled fighters hidden in the woods. Each of them had a strong presence, was well-equipped, and concealed themselves behind bushes and trees, carefully watching the dozen or so people speeding toward them! From the main road, nothing suspicious could be seen… But! “These are the invisible enemies I spoke of!” With a loud cry, Kai Xin suddenly leaped high from his horse and dashed into the woods like a bolt of lightning. The skilled warriors from the Mu family followed suit, turning their horses and charging into the woods as well. “Shoot arrows!!” The people in the woods clearly didn’t expect their ambush to be seen through by Kai Xin at a glance; it took two full seconds before panicked shouts filled the woods. But for skilled fighters, such an arrowstorm, lacking surprise, was hardly a threat in the forest. Arrows flew everywhere—but they caused no harm to the Mu family’s warriors, who were already prepared. Hidden by the trees, the group charged into the woods like fierce tigers! Kai Xin immediately recognized these people’s identities… Despite the absence of any gang insignia, each of them was clearly an expert in stealth and assassination—members of the assassin syndicate “Tang Feng,” which was reemerging in the martial world. Facing again this enemy who had once been close to Meng Yun, the anger stored in Kai Xin’s chest erupted instantly. The Little Dragon Mode was activated! He rushed deep into the woods unimpeded, and the four sections of “Sword Seven” were drawn with a sharp sound. The woods echoed with the clear and majestic sound of swords clashing—endlessly… “Heavenly Thunder Annihilation Style.” The members of Tang Feng didn’t even see how Kai Xin drew his sword; a white flash zipped past their eyes. The last image they saw was of a dozen familiar faces, just like themselves, pierced in the chest and abdomen by a single sword, lying lifeless in the bushes.