Chapter 2165 - 2166: It’s Time to Strike Back! (Second Update)

"Young Master Xiao, is it?"

Before the captain could speak, a girl in the team who looked rather cute spoke up, "Yes, I’ve met him! He helped us once!"

"Where did you meet him?"

Ling Feng asked urgently.

"In that direction! But that was yesterday!"

The girl pointed to a road at the back and left, smiling, "Are you a companion of Young Master Xiao?"

"Yes, thank you!"

Ling Feng nodded to the girl, then swiftly stepped out towards the direction she had indicated.

"Such speed..."

After Ling Feng and Yeu Junyao left, the captain of the team squinted his eyes. With his Semi-Saint Level strength, he admitted that he was far inferior in speed to these two.

"Wasn’t it said that the Lingyun Alliance was facing disbandment? How did such formidable individuals suddenly appear?"

Another team member showed a trace of confusion on his face.

"That’s why rumors are unreliable. The Lingyun Alliance almost shook the status of the Eastern Alliance before; how could it dissolve so easily? At least with these two around, their strength probably won’t be worse than the Five Hall Masters of the Eastern Alliance."

The team captain took a deep breath, his face showing a hint of concern again, "But this time, both the Eastern Alliance and Thunder Alliance have sent elite teams, aiming to suppress the Lingyun Alliance’s forces, denying them even the final chance to survive, alas... what a pity!"

"What a pity about what, captain?" the cute girl blinked and asked.

"What a pity that the once emerging Ling Feng suddenly was rendered useless and then disappeared. Though his fate is unknown, everyone can basically guess that he must have died on the Blood-colored Ancient Road. If Ling Feng were still here, the Lingyun Alliance might have already entered the top tier among the many alliances in Du Yue Heaven Palace."

"That Ling Feng was truly a legendary figure, felled too early!"

...

Deep in the Ten Thousand Beast Forest, a team of twelve was hiding in the crown of a densely foliaged tree.

Among these twelve, three were injured, one even had his left arm chopped off.

"Those damned bastards!"

One rugged-looking man leaned against a branch, cursing under his breath, his body covered with wounds, particularly a red gash on his chest that was horrifying.

If Ling Feng were here, he would surely recognize this man as Tie Yan.

When Ling Feng first arrived in Yueelin City to participate in the Newcomer Sword Master List, he also had a skirmish with Tie Yan, which led to mutual recognition.

Afterward, Tie Yan was impressed by Ling Feng’s strength, prompting him to join the Lingyun Alliance.

Later, Ling Feng disappeared, and most of the nine major families’ descendants silently withdrew from the Lingyun Alliance. Yet Tie Yan, although a direct lineage descendant of the nine major families, did not leave and has stayed until today.

Now, Tie Yan has also become a veteran figure in the Lingyun Alliance and has been promoted to Hall Master.

However, in the current Lingyun Alliance, the total number of members doesn’t exceed twenty, making titles like Hall Master meaningless.

At this time, a thin man lurking at the top of the tree crown flickered downward, landing on the thickest branch below. He stood on one leg with eyes fixed ahead, speaking in a deep voice, "Everyone, good news, Guan Shanyue and Gongshu Liang have separated. It’s time for us to make a move!"

(PS: Recap, Guan Shanyue and Gongshu Liang are both among the Five Hall Masters of the Eastern Alliance, with Guan Shanyue ranked fifth and Gongshu Liang ranked third.)

"Finally separated!"

Tie Yan clenched his fist tightly, his eyes blazing with anger, "Those bastards from the Eastern Alliance have been pursuing us relentlessly. The Demon we worked so hard to besiege, they just come and snatch the Demon Core. If this continues, we’ll gain nothing from this hunting competition!"

In the crowd, Xiao Juanyun’s brows furrowed. Originally, he planned to rely on the forces of several major merchant guilds in Yueelin City to temporarily tide over the crisis, but the Eastern Alliance has pushed them to the brink.

Not being allowed to take on tasks from the Task Hall was one thing, but they even sabotaged this hunting contest, leaving no room to survive.

"It’s time for a counterattack!"

Xiao Juanyun gritted his teeth. Unless they show a bit of defiance to the Eastern Alliance, they will truly think that the Lingyun Alliance no longer possesses any Martial Artist dignity.

Guan Shanyue is among the Five Hall Masters of the Eastern Alliance, but he’s the weakest.

Now he’s isolated; with all their combined strength here, they can certainly capture Guan Shanyue.

There are two days left before the hunting competition. No matter what, they can’t remain passive any longer; something must be done.

"According to plan, Tie Yan, Alongx, and Ah Bao, you three directly confront Guan Shanyue; your defense is the strongest and can withstand his attack head-on!"

"The others assist from the sides, aiming to take down Guan Shanyue in the shortest possible time; don’t hold back, attack with all your might!"

Xiao Juanyun’s eyes flashed with a chill. The Eastern Alliance never showed mercy in their strikes.

Among these people, only a few were injured by Demons; most were beaten by members of the Eastern Alliance.

Some even met their end in a Demon’s belly due to Eastern Alliance interference.

They may not have openly killed anyone, but they never treated members of the Lingyun Alliance as fellow disciples.

If the other side is heartless, why should they adhere to any notion of fraternity?

"Good!"

Everyone nodded deeply, without objection.

After days of constant suppression by the Eastern Alliance, they had a belly full of grievances. Today, with Guan Shanyue alone, they had to exact revenge.

According to their plan, around seven and a half minutes later, Guan Shanyue would fall into their trap.

The waiting process was undoubtedly long.

One breath!

Two breaths!

...

Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

Finally, Guan Shanyue appeared!

"Now! Tie Yan, Alongx, Ah Bao, follow the plan!"

With Xiao Juanyun’s roar, three figures shot out, followed by layers of Sword Qi and Vigorous Wind enveloping Guan Shanyue.

"Kill!"

Tie Yan shouted fiercely, pulling a Heavy Sword from his back and striking down hard, pressing Guan Shanyue.

In these past six months, his strength has grown tremendously, far beyond what it was when he fought with Ling Feng.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you really are a bunch of idiots!"

Guan Shanyue blocked with his sword, parrying Tie Yan’s attack, a Gui Yi smile on his face, "You stray dogs have been hiding for so long, now you’ve finally emerged? I said I’d make sure none of you get away with a single Demon Core!"

In one sentence, Xiao Juanyun and the others realized they’d fallen into a trap!

Despite Guan Shanyue being the most arrogant and conceited among the Five Hall Masters, he was still accompanied by Gongshu Liang.

Gongshu Liang is steady and cunning, obviously a trap to lure them!

However, exposed now, they could only brace themselves and press on.