37: The power struggle among various parties exacerbates the crisis.

Qiao Feng and the others quickly sent the clues they obtained from the Blood Demon Hall stronghold back to Beyond Heaven. After Jun Xiaoyao learned of the Blood Demon Hall's conspiracy, he dared not delay for a moment. He immediately instructed The Net to pass the message on to the major Schools of the Jianghu, while also gathering allies from all sides to discuss countermeasures.

"The Blood Demon Hall attempts to seize the rare resources of all Schools; their intentions deserve death. We must unite to fight this evil force together," Jun Xiaoyao told the representatives of the various factions through special means.

Representatives from all factions responded, knowing well that if the threat posed by the Blood Demon Hall was not contained promptly, the Jianghu would fall into greater chaos. However, due to previous rumors, some factions, while outwardly agreeing to cooperate, still harbored doubts about Beyond Heaven.

"Although the information provided by Beyond Heaven seems conclusive, we cannot act rashly based solely on one side's word. We need to further confirm the authenticity of the message," said a representative from Lingyun Pavilion, frowning.

Shen Lang quickly explained, "Everyone, in order for Beyond Heaven to obtain these clues, we risked entering the Blood Demon Hall stronghold and endured great dangers. Moreover, The Net's intelligence network has always been accurate and reliable; this information is absolutely true. The Blood Demon Hall operates covertly. If we do not unite now, I fear that once they are fully prepared, all Schools will suffer heavy losses."

Just as the various factions were arguing endlessly, the Blood Demon Hall seemed to sense the abnormality of their stronghold being attacked and accelerated their operations. The Blood Demon Hall Master, Blood Demon, sat in the gloomy main hall, his expression dark as water.

"Damn it, someone actually dared to raid our stronghold. It seems Beyond Heaven has detected our plan. Pass down the order: launch the attack ahead of schedule. Start with the Schools that have close ties to Beyond Heaven to disrupt their formation," Blood Demon said viciously.

Consequently, a large number of Blood Demon Hall experts poured out, heading toward the Schools allied with Beyond Heaven. The first target was Qingfeng Stockade. The Blood Demon Hall experts infiltrated the stockade like ghosts, launching a surprise attack under the cover of night.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" the guards of Qingfeng Stockade shouted loudly upon discovering the invaders. The alarm bell immediately rang throughout the stockade, and the Qingfeng Stockade Disciples quickly grabbed their weapons, preparing to meet the enemy.

The Blood Demon Hall experts unleashed the strange Blood Demon Cultivation Technique, and red Spiritual Energy raged through the stockade. A Blood Demon Hall Elder held a blood-red staff and muttered incantations. Streams of red Runes flew out from the staff, shooting toward the Qingfeng Stockade Disciples. Upon hitting the Disciples, the Runes instantly erupted with tremendous power, blasting the Disciples apart.

"Don't panic, hold your ground!" the Qingfeng Stockade Master shouted loudly. He held a long saber and engaged in battle with the Blood Demon Hall Elder. However, the Blood Demon Hall Elder was powerful, and the Qingfeng Stockade Master gradually found it difficult to cope.

"Stockade Master, we're here to help you!" Several Qingfeng Stockade experts rushed over to assist. Together with the Stockade Master, they besieged the Blood Demon Hall Elder. But the Blood Demon Hall Elder's Blood Demon Cultivation Technique was bizarre and unpredictable, and their attacks seemed to have little effect on him.

Just as Qingfeng Stockade fell into crisis, Qiao Feng and the others, upon receiving the news, rushed over to support them. "You villains, how dare you attack Qingfeng Stockade!" Qiao Feng roared, unleashing the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms. "Vast Dragon Regrets!" A golden, Dragon-shaped palm print slammed toward the Blood Demon Hall Elder.

The Blood Demon Hall Elder's expression changed. Feeling the immense power of the palm strike, he quickly swung his staff, condensing a red shield of Spiritual Energy. With a deafening crash, the golden Dragon-shaped palm print collided with the red shield, generating a powerful explosion. The Blood Demon Hall Elder was shaken back several steps by the blow, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"Great Hero Qiao, thank you for arriving in time!" the Qingfeng Stockade Master said gratefully.

"Stockade Master, you are too polite. Since we are allies, we naturally advance and retreat together," Qiao Feng said.

Qiao Feng, Fu Hongxue, and the others quickly joined the battle. Their formidable strength instantly reversed the situation. Fu Hongxue's Bright Moon Blade of the Horizon's Saber Qi crisscrossed, slaying the surrounding Blood Demon Hall experts; West Gate Blows Snow and Ye Gucheng's sword techniques were exquisite, and wherever their Sword Qi reached, the Blood Demon Hall Disciples screamed repeatedly.

With the help of Qiao Feng and the others, Qingfeng Stockade successfully repelled the Blood Demon Hall's assault. However, the Blood Demon Hall did not give up; they launched attacks against other Schools allied with Beyond Heaven. For a time, the Jianghu was filled with alarm, and every School feared for its own safety.

"Master, the Blood Demon Hall launched their attack early, and several Schools have suffered heavy losses. How should we respond?" Zhao Gao reported anxiously to Jun Xiaoyao.

Jun Xiaoyao's expression was grave. He knew that at this moment, they must quickly eliminate the doubts various factions held toward Beyond Heaven and unite to fight the Blood Demon Hall. "Shen Lang, Xu Ziling, immediately go to the factions that still harbor doubts about us, inform them of the Blood Demon Hall's evil deeds, and make them understand that only by uniting can they resist the Blood Demon Hall's attacks. Qiao Feng, Fu Hongxue, continue to lead Beyond Heaven's experts to support the attacked Schools. At the same time, have The Net closely monitor the Blood Demon Hall's next move."

"Understood, Master!" The group accepted the order and left.

Shen Lang and Xu Ziling rushed non-stop to the factions that harbored doubts and recounted in detail the deeds of the Blood Demon Hall. "Everyone, the Blood Demon Hall is now wantonly attacking various Schools; their ambition is clearly exposed. If we do not unite, the Jianghu will surely fall into eternal damnation. Beyond Heaven has always taken the maintenance of Jianghu peace as its duty, and this time, we will certainly fight alongside everyone," Shen Lang said sincerely.

Through their efforts, some previously hesitant factions were finally persuaded and decided to join Beyond Heaven in resisting the Blood Demon Hall. Meanwhile, Qiao Feng and the others encountered fierce resistance from the Blood Demon Hall while supporting the various Schools. The Blood Demon Hall seemed to have detected Beyond Heaven's actions and deliberately set up several traps.

During one support mission, Qiao Feng and the others entered a valley. Suddenly, a large number of Blood Demon Hall experts surged out from both sides of the valley, surrounding them completely. "Haha, you finally took the bait! Today is the day you die!" a Blood Demon Hall Hall Master laughed loudly and said.

Qiao Feng looked calm. He glanced around and said, "Do you really think you can trap us with just yourselves? Everyone, be careful, and follow my command!"

The Blood Demon Hall experts launched their attacks one after another, and red Spiritual Energy surged like a tide. Qiao Feng unleashed the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms, engaging the enemy in fierce combat. Fu Hongxue, West Gate Blows Snow, and Ye Gucheng also deployed their unique skills. For a time, the valley was filled with earth-shattering battle cries and flashing Spiritual Energy light.

However, the Blood Demon Hall had numerous experts, and reinforcements kept arriving. Qiao Feng and the others gradually fell into a predicament. "This won't do. We must find a way to break out!" Fu Hongxue said while fending off the enemy's attacks.

Just then, a burst of battle cries suddenly came from outside the valley. It was Marshal of the Unruly, leading The Unruly, who had arrived just in time. "Hmph, you Blood Demon Hall rats, how dare you scheme against the people of Beyond Heaven!" Marshal of the Unruly roared, leading The Unruly into the valley.

The Unruly were well-trained. They attacked the Blood Demon Hall experts from behind, instantly disrupting the Blood Demon Hall's formation. Qiao Feng and the others seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack and finally succeeded in breaking through the encirclement.

"Marshal, thank you for arriving in time," Qiao Feng said gratefully.

"Great Hero Qiao, you are too kind. This is what we ought to do," Marshal of the Unruly said.

Following this crisis, the cooperation between Beyond Heaven and the various factions became closer. However, the threat of the Blood Demon Hall still lingered, and they were plotting an even greater conspiracy in the shadows. Could Beyond Heaven completely foil the Blood Demon Hall's plans and restore peace to the Jianghu? And what new variables would emerge in this power struggle among factions? The entire Jianghu was shrouded in a haze, and the situation grew increasingly tense...