200: Blood Blade Sect

Jun Xiaoyao sat on the black iron chair in the core hall of Beyond Heaven, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest, his gaze falling on the water mirror in front of him.

The water mirror was divided into three scenes: on the left, the Marshal of the Unruly was counting the assassin roster at the headquarters of The Net; on the right, Zhao Gao was handing over missions with the Shadow Group at the black market; in the middle was the black Qi rushing into the sky from the direction of Zhongnan Mountain, and General Zhao Yun's bright silver spear was gleaming with cold light within the black Qi.

"Young Lord," the voice of Zhao Gao came from the message talisman, carrying a texture like metal friction.

"A new order has just been received in the black market. The 'Blood Saber Sect' of the Northern Territory wants to hire The Net to take out the Young Lord of the 'White Camel Villa' in the Western Regions. The price offered is 30 million taels of silver, and the deposit has already arrived."

Jun Xiaoyao did not even lift his eyelids, his fingertips carving a shallow mark on the armrest: "The feud between the Blood Saber Sect and the White Camel Villa has nothing to do with me. Look at their sincerity."

"The sincerity is very sufficient," Zhao Gao added, "The Blood Saber Old Ancestor personally sent the 'Blood Saber Order', saying that after the matter is completed, he is willing to hand over the salt permits of the three cities in the Western Regions to The Net to manage."

On the left side of the water mirror, the Marshal of the Unruly was circling points on the roster with a cinnabar pen. Hearing the message, he said without looking back: "The White Camel Villa is good at using poison. Although the assassins of The Net can avoid ordinary poisons, Ouyang Feng's 'Toad Technique' is troublesome. We must send someone capable of head-on combat."

Jun Xiaoyao finally raised his eyes and looked at the center of the water mirror—General Zhao Yun had already joined up with Jiumozhi. The two were standing on the hillside of Zhongnan Mountain, the black Qi slapping against their Protective Aura like waves.

General Zhao Yun's bright silver spear stabbed out from time to time, the spear tip picking up the severed limbs of the corpse fiends, drawing arcs in the air, turning into black smoke and dissipating; Jiumozhi's Flame Blade wove a fire net in front of him, burning the surging low-level corpse fiends into ashes.

"Let West Gate Blows Snow go to take the order from the Blood Saber Sect," Jun Xiaoyao said calmly, "His Fast Sword happens to restrain poison techniques, and..." He looked to the right side of the water mirror, where Zhao Gao was receiving a brocade box from a black market merchant. Inside the box was half a tiger tally, "Zhao Gao should be able to get the secret map of the White Camel Villa."

Zhao Gao on the other end of the message talisman replied: "Rest assured, Young Lord, the Shadow Group has already infiltrated the kitchen of the White Camel Villa, and the secret map can be drawn tonight."

On the left side of the water mirror, the Marshal of the Unruly put down the cinnabar pen and took out a bronze token from a hidden compartment. The character "Heaven" was engraved on the token: "West Gate Blows Snow is in seclusion at the Sword Hut. This is the 'Heaven' rank order. Let him come out of seclusion and receive the order." As soon as the words fell, a white shadow flashed across the water mirror. The figure of West Gate Blows Snow appeared outside the Sword Hut, his white clothes whiter than snow. His long sword was still sheathed, but it already carried a bone-chilling coldness.

[Character Panel Expanded:

Name: West Gate Blows Snow (from the world of legend of lu xiaofeng)

Realm: Middle Stage of Heaven-Human

Martial Skill and Cultivation Technique:

1. West Gate Blows Snow's Sword: No moves are better than having moves; life and death are decided the moment the sword is drawn. The sword speed is extremely fast, capable of cutting the invisible (such as poison gas, Protective Aura)

2. Aloof Sword Intent: A Domain comes with the sword when drawn, suppressing the opponent's spirit and energy, causing their movements to lag

Special Ability:

- Clear Sword Heart: Can see through all illusions, unaffected by illusion techniques or poison mist, and has a keen perception of poisonous things

- Treading Snow Without a Trace: Light footwork, skilled in infiltration and surprise attacks, moving on flat ground even in secret passages

Additional Items:

- Black Sheath Sword (Treasure Artifact): The sword body contains extremely cold Qi, which can freeze poisonous things, and will not leave poison residue after cutting

- Snow Silk Cloak: Immune to water and fire, can isolate poison gas penetration, and the material is light, not affecting sword speed.]

West Gate Blows Snow took the token and only uttered one word: "Address."

The Marshal of the Unruly reported the coordinates of the White Camel Villa and added: "The target is Ouyang Ke. No need to disturb Ouyang Feng."

West Gate Blows Snow nodded, his figure turning into a white rainbow, disappearing into the water mirror.

At this moment, the black Qi in the center of the water mirror suddenly surged. A corpse fiend with a height of three zhang walked out from the black fog. It was none other than Wang Chongyang, who had been mostly assimilated by the corpse fiends. Half of his body was covered with dark green scales, while the other half still retained traces of his Daoist robe. The whisk in his hand had turned into a bone whip, carrying the sound of tearing air when swung.

"Immortal Master Chongyang, long time no see." Jiumozhi put his hands together, his Flame Blade condensing into a fire pillar a zhang long, "This humble monk will send you to Reincarnation."

Wang Chongyang's empty eye sockets turned towards him, and the bone whip slammed onto the ground. Several corpse fiend tentacles crawled out of the cracks, entangling towards Jiumozhi's ankles. Seeing this, General Zhao Yun shook his bright silver spear, the spear shadows blooming like pear blossoms, picking off the tentacles one by one: "Great Master Jiumozhi, leave the left flank to me!"

The crisp sound of the spear tip colliding with the scales echoed in the water mirror. General Zhao Yun's Seven Probes of the Coiling Serpent Spear moved like a spirit snake, specifically picking the gaps in Wang Chongyang's scales to stab; Jiumozhi used the Flame Blade on the right flank to cut the black Qi, preventing the low-level corpse fiends from surrounding them. The two cooperated tacitly, actually blocking Wang Chongyang's fierce attack temporarily.

"Young Lord," the voice of the Marshal of the Unruly came again, "The 'Earth' rank assassins of The Net have set up the Heaven-Net Array at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. Do you want to activate it?"

Jun Xiaoyao looked at the corner of the water mirror, where dozens of assassins in black were hiding behind trees, the crossbow arrows in their hands quenched with special "Corpse-Dissolving Water". He pondered for a moment: "Wait until General Zhao Yun and the others retreat to the hillside before activating it. Don't hurt our own people by mistake."

On the right side of the water mirror, Zhao Gao had already obtained the secret map and was marking the guard positions on the map with cinnabar: "West Gate Blows Snow has infiltrated the White Camel Villa. Ouyang Ke is drinking with his concubines in the backyard. The Shadow Group sent news that he is going to the secret room tonight to practice the 'Toad Technique'."

"Let West Gate Blows Snow wait at the exit of the secret passage." Jun Xiaoyao tapped a rhythm of three short and one long on the armrest, "We must let the Blood Saber Sect know that the efficiency of The Net is worth 30 million taels."

Suddenly, Wang Chongyang in the center of the water mirror let out a roar, and the black Qi condensed into a giant palm, slapping towards General Zhao Yun. General Zhao Yun blocked with his spear horizontally, the spear body bending like a bow, and he was actually forced back three steps by the shock, with blood seeping from the web between his thumb and index finger. Seeing this, Jiumozhi unleashed the Flame Blade with full force, forcibly burning a hole in the giant black Qi palm: "General Zhao, retreat!"

General Zhao Yun grinned, his bright silver spear suddenly reversed, the spear tail smashing into the ground. Borrowing the rebound force, he leaped up, the spear tip pointing directly at Wang Chongyang's throat, which was not covered by scales: "Seven Probes of the Coiling Serpent Spear—Spirit Snake Exits the Cave!"

The sharp whistling sound of the spear tip piercing the air was ear-piercing. Wang Chongyang subconsciously tilted his head, and the spear tip brushed past his neck, bringing up a string of black blood. The black blood ignited as soon as it hit the ground, actually burning out a blank zone.

"So he is afraid of his own blood." A trace of realization flashed in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes, "Zhao Gao, let the Shadow Group collect samples of Wang Chongyang's blood. Perhaps we can make something of it."

Zhao Gao on the other end of the message talisman replied, and then said: "Young Lord, the secret agents of the Southern Chu Imperial Dynasty sent news, wanting to hire The Net to assassinate the Wolf King of the Northern Desert. The price offered is 50 million taels, and they want him alive."

Jun Xiaoyao looked at the left side of the water mirror, where the Marshal of the Unruly was marking on the roster: "Alive? Let Zhan Zhao go. His 'Imperial Cat' light footwork is suitable for capturing alive, and besides..." He looked at the scene of General Zhao Yun fighting with Wang Chongyang in the water mirror, "We need to add someone to Zhongnan Mountain."

Saying that, Jun Xiaoyao raised his hand and pressed on the summoning array, and the array eye lit up with golden light. A moment later, a red shadow appeared in the array, holding twin whips, with arrogance between her brows.

[Character Panel Expanded:

Name: Red Whip Woman (from the world of The Tale of the Curly-Bearded Guest)

Realm: Peak Grandmaster Realm

Martial Skill and Cultivation Technique:

1. Mandarin Duck Whip Technique: The twin whips are coiled like spirit snakes, capable of both attack and defense, skilled in binding opponents

2. Ever-Changing Footwork: Can hide her figure in the black Qi, with extremely fast speed, once broke into Yang Su's mansion at night without being noticed

Special Ability:

- Wisdom Eye: Can quickly judge the battlefield situation, find the enemy's weaknesses, once assisted Li Jing in defeating the enemy

- Medicine and Poison Dual Mastery: Understands detoxification techniques, can temporarily suppress corpse fiend toxins, and treat wounds for General Zhao Yun and the others

Additional Items:

- Crimson Chain Twin Whips (Treasure Artifact): The whip body is coated with special ointment, hitting the corpse fiend can make its movements sluggish

- Night-Walking Clothes (Special Material): Can absorb her own aura, making her nearly invisible in the black Qi.]

Red Whip Woman knelt on one knee: "This subordinate greets the Young Lord."

"Go to Zhongnan Mountain, help General Zhao Yun and the others suppress the corpse fiend toxin, and by the way..." Jun Xiaoyao looked at Wang Chongyang's neck in the water mirror, "Try to use your whip to bind his wound, and see if you can force out more black blood."

Red Whip Woman accepted the order, and her figure disappeared into the teleportation light patterns.

In the water mirror, the red shadow was like lightning, appearing beside General Zhao Yun in an instant, the twin whips coiling and entangling Wang Chongyang's arm. Wang Chongyang struggled while roaring, but found that the ointment on the whips made his scales begin to peel off, revealing the flesh and blood underneath.

"It's effective!" General Zhao Yun's spirit was lifted, and his spear momentum became even more fierce.

At the same time, in the backyard of the White Camel Villa on the right side of the water mirror, Ouyang Ke was hugging his concubines and walking towards the secret room, completely unaware that a white shadow was following behind him. West Gate Blows Snow's Black Sheath Sword was already unsheathed by half an inch, the cold light reflecting his icy eyes.

"Zhao Gao," Jun Xiaoyao spoke again, "Tell West Gate Blows Snow to leave Ouyang Ke with one breath, and let the people of the Blood Saber Sect do it themselves. We are only responsible for delivery."

"Yes, Young Lord."

On the left side of the water mirror, the Marshal of the Unruly had handed the "Earth" rank order to Zhan Zhao. Zhan Zhao arched his hands to accept the order, and his figure disappeared into the night. The Marshal of the Unruly picked up another token, with the character "Mysterious" engraved on it: "Young Lord, do you need to invite Li Xunhuan? His Flying Dagger might be able to provide remote support to Zhongnan Mountain."

Jun Xiaoyao shook his head: "No need, General Zhao Yun and Red Whip Woman are enough. Let Li Xunhuan keep an eye on the movements of the Southern Chu Imperial Dynasty. Don't let them play any tricks."

At this time, Wang Chongyang in the center of the water mirror had been forced to the hillside, and the black Qi was gradually thinning. Seeing this, the Marshal of the Unruly picked up the message talisman: "Activate the Heaven-Net Array!"

The assassins in black in the corner of the water mirror pulled the triggers at the same time, and dozens of crossbow arrows quenched with Corpse-Dissolving Water shot towards Wang Chongyang. Where the black blood splashed, bursts of white smoke sounded. Wang Chongyang's roaring sound grew weaker and weaker, finally turning into a pile of charred bones.

Red Whip Woman put away the twin whips and checked General Zhao Yun's wound: "The toxin has been suppressed. Go back and apply the antidote for three days."

General Zhao Yun grinned, his bright silver spear propped on the ground: "Many thanks, Miss Red Whip."

On the right side of the water mirror, West Gate Blows Snow had already carried Ouyang Ke, whose acupoints had been sealed, out of the White Camel Villa. The people of the Shadow Group were moving him onto a carriage, preparing to hand him over to the people of the Blood Saber Sect.

Jun Xiaoyao watched the black Qi in the water mirror gradually dissipate, his fingertips tapping the armrest lightly. 30 million taels of silver were about to arrive, the trouble at Zhongnan Mountain was temporarily resolved, and the order from the Southern Chu Imperial Dynasty also had a resolution—the territory of Beyond Heaven was expanding bit by bit with the blade of The Net.

He picked up the bronze token on the table, the three characters "Beyond Heaven" on it gleaming with cold light under the candlelight. The disputes of this continent had only just begun, and what he had to do was to make Beyond Heaven the final winner.