Chapter 482
Chapter 482
As the door creaked open, several gangsters holding steel knives appeared, their faces were full of flesh and their eyes were full of impatience. The leader was a burly man with a full beard, looking like a character that was not easy to mess with.
"Oh, it turns out you are a bunch of green-eyed brats. Why, do you want to come to Black Wind Village to have fun?" He grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth, his tone full of disdain.
Shen Muyun took a step forward calmly. His voice was not loud, but it was full of unquestionable majesty: "We are not here to have fun, but to put an end to your crimes. Release the villagers you kidnapped, otherwise, Black Wind Village will be your burial place today."
As soon as these words came out, the air around them seemed to freeze, and even the sound of wind blowing through leaves seemed particularly harsh. The gangsters looked at each other in bewilderment, obviously not expecting these seemingly weak young men to be so courageous.
"Hmph, arrogant boy, wait and see how I teach you a lesson!" The bearded man waved a steel knife and roared as he rushed towards Shen Muyun with a fierce momentum.
When the blade was only an inch away from Shen Muyun, he moved sideways like a phantom, easily avoiding the attack. At the same time, he flicked his fingers and a fallen leaf turned into a sharp blade, which went straight to the big man's wrist. With a cry of "Ouch", the knife in the big man's hand fell to the ground, blood flowed from his wrist, and he screamed in pain.
Seeing this, the other bandits drew their weapons and surrounded them. However, the four young knights showed what they had learned. Li Xiaoyun's sword shone like a dragon, Liu Piaoxue's sword danced like a flower, Ren Xiaoyao's fists were fierce, and Shen Muyun seemed to be strolling in the garden, wandering among the swords and shadows, resolving the crises one by one.
The battle was swift and fierce. After a while, the arrogant bandits were stumbling, either injured or kneeling down to beg for mercy. The front of the village gate was in a mess, but the four young heroes were hardly stained with dust. They cooperated well and were very powerful.
After dealing with the outside minions, they went deep into the village, ready to face the legendary "Iron-faced Ghost King". As they went deeper and deeper, the sense of oppression in the air became heavier, and every step they took was like stepping on a minefield.
Finally, in the center of a dark hall, a figure wearing a hideous mask slowly stood up. A suffocating murderous aura emanated from his entire body. He was none other than the leader of the Black Wind Village - the Iron-faced Ghost King.
"Hmph, it's been so many years, but this is the first time someone dares to intrude into my territory so brazenly. Who exactly are you?" The Iron-faced Ghost King's voice was dull and low, and through the mask, it was impossible to guess his true emotions.
Shen Muyun took a step forward, his eyes piercing: "It doesn't matter who we are. What matters is that your crimes have come to an end. Put down your butcher knife and turn back. Otherwise, only destruction will greet you."
The Iron-faced Ghost King sneered, and a pair of short blades gleaming with cold light appeared in his hands: "Then let me see if you have the ability to send me off!"
As soon as the words fell, the entire hall seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, and the ultimate showdown between justice and evil began...
The Iron-faced Ghost King suddenly rose up and rushed towards Shen Muyun like a ghost. The short blade brought two deadly silver rays, as fast as lightning, and the air seemed to be cut by tiny cracks. Shen Muyun turned his body, flicked his long sleeves, and under the stirring of internal force, a soft but strong air wave deflected the short blade. At the same time, he touched the ground with his toes, and his body was as elegant as a flowing cloud, avoiding the swift first attack.
"The four young heroes are indeed worthy of their reputation. However, it is too naive to think that you can challenge me, the Iron-faced Ghost King with just these skills!" As the Ghost King spoke, he moved closer again, with each move being ruthless and leaving no room for anyone, revealing the ferocity honed from years of fierce battles.
Seeing this, Li Xiaoyun, Liu Piaoxue and Ren Xiaoyao also showed their unique skills and joined the battle. Li Xiaoyun's sword skills were sharp, the tip of the sword was like a star, and each sword was extremely accurate; Liu Piaoxue's sword shadows were dancing, the sword light was like a weave, soft and hard, and every step was like a lotus; Ren Xiaoyao's fists were like raging waves, and each punch was full of overwhelming force. The four of them joined forces to surround the Iron-faced Ghost King.
The battle intensified. Although the Iron-faced Ghost King was a powerful warrior, he began to be at a loss due to the tacit cooperation of the four young heroes. In the hall, light and shadow intertwined, and the sound of weapons colliding and clothes fluttering intertwined, forming an exciting war song.
"If you force me to take action, don't blame me for being rude!" The Iron-faced Ghost King roared angrily, and the true energy in his body suddenly burst out. A powerful energy spread from his body, and all the candles in the hall were extinguished. In the darkness, only two dim lights on the Ghost King's mask were left, like a messenger from hell to claim his life.
At this moment, Shen Muyun shouted, "Together!" The four of them instantly connected their minds and used their own strength to form an encirclement, compressing the Iron-faced Ghost King's energy bit by bit. Shen Muyun pointed his sword, and the tip of the sword shone brightly. A dazzling sword light cut through the darkness and hit the center of the Iron-faced Ghost King's mask.
With a "clang", the Iron-faced Ghost King's mask cracked, revealing a face full of fear and unwillingness. Under the joint attack of the four young heroes, the once invincible Iron-faced Ghost King finally fell down helplessly.
The battle was over, and the hall was silent, with only the sound of the four people breathing slightly. Shen Muyun walked to the Iron-faced Ghost King, picked up the half-mask, and sighed softly: "Evil deeds will eventually be punished, I hope you can be a good person in the next life."
At this time, the sky outside the village began to turn white, and the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and shone into this palace that was once full of sin, bringing a touch of warmth and hope.
Li Xiaoyun dusted off his hands and said with a smile, "Well, this time we have rid the martial arts world of a threat. Next, should we find a place to celebrate?"
"That's a good idea, but before that, we have to rescue those innocent villagers first." Liu Piaoxue reminded gently.
"Yes, this is our original intention." Ren Xiaoyao nodded in agreement.
The four young heroes smiled at each other, turned around and walked out of the hall, facing the rising sun, their backs looked even more resolute and bright. The story of Black Wind Village came to an end, but the legend about the four of them in the martial arts world has just begun...
"Let's go, a new journey is waiting for us." Shen Muyun's words are full of expectations for the future, and this expectation will accompany them as they continue to write their own glorious chapters in the world.
"However, there is one more thing to do before we leave." Shen Muyun's eyes swept over the Iron-faced Ghost King lying on the ground, and his tone was firm, "To ensure that the Black Wind Village will no longer cause trouble to the world, we must completely eliminate its remnants and prevent it from reviving."
Li Xiaoyun nodded in agreement: "Brother Shen's words make sense. We must not only cut the grass, but also eradicate the roots. We will split up. Miss Liu and I will search for other bandits who may be hiding, while Brother Ren and Brother Shen will deal with this place. How do you think?"
"I agree. Let's end this as soon as possible and let the innocent people rest in peace." Ren Xiaoyao said as he began to check the surroundings for possible clues.
Liu Piaoxue waved her sleeves lightly, and her sword was sheathed: "Then Brother Li and I will set off immediately, everyone be careful."
The four of them quickly dispersed, and Shen Muyun and Ren Xiaoyao carefully searched every corner of the Black Wind Village to ensure that no one escaped. In a secret room, they found the imprisoned villagers and immediately rescued these haggard people. The villagers were in tears and were grateful to the four young heroes.
"Thanks to the rescue of several young heroes, we have the opportunity to see the light of day again." An elderly village chief said in a trembling voice.
Shen Muyun helped the old village chief up and comforted him, "Old man, from now on, this land will return to its former tranquility, and no one will come to disturb your life anymore."
Just as they were about to lead the villagers away, they heard hurried footsteps and Li Xiaoyun and Liu Piaoxue returned with serious expressions.
"Oh no, we found a group of bandits trying to escape, and it seems that reinforcements are about to arrive." Li Xiaoyun reported anxiously.
"It seems that we have to speed up." Shen Muyun said in a deep voice, "The villagers need to evacuate safely. The four of us will stay behind to ensure their safety."
Under the escort of the four young men, the villagers retreated along the pre-planned safe route. Shen Muyun and others set up their positions in the rear to fight against the impending pursuers. A tough battle was inevitable, but they were fearless in order to protect the innocent.
The battle broke out again, but this time, in addition to the anger of justice, the four heroes also had a belief in protection. Every swing of the sword and every punch was for the eyes behind them that longed for a peaceful life.
Finally, with the last desperate scream, all the threats were eliminated. The four young men stood on the ruins, looking at the villagers gradually disappearing in the distance, their hearts filled with relief.
"We did it." Ren Xiaoyao wiped the sweat from his forehead and a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
Shen Muyun looked into the distance. The mountains in the morning light seemed particularly quiet and peaceful. "Yes, but this is just the beginning. As long as there is injustice in this world, we must continue to move forward and use our swords to protect every place that is worth protecting."
"That's settled then. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will face it together." Li Xiaoyun raised his fist, and the other three responded. The four fists collided tightly, making a crisp sound.
At the dawn of a new day, the four young heroes set out on a new journey. Their figures gradually disappeared at the end of the winding mountain road, leaving behind heroic legends that will be passed down by word of mouth. And the world of Jianghu, a world that is always full of unknowns and challenges, is waiting for them to write more legends.
"Let's go, brothers," Shen Muyun turned around, his voice firm and full of expectation, "The next destination is Qingyun Town. It is said that the mysterious 'Shadow Moon Bandits' appeared there. They hide during the day and move at night. Their whereabouts are secretive and have made the people in the town restless."
Li Xiaoyun nodded, his eyes sparkling: "The Shadow Moon Bandits? They sound like tough opponents. But since we have made Black Wind Village a thing of the past, the Shadow Moon Bandits will not be an exception."
Liu Piaoxue chuckled, her smile showing some confidence and uninhibitedness: "Let them see how a true master dances under the moonlight."
Ren Xiaoyao patted the wine flask on his waist, full of enthusiasm: "Ha, after we get rid of them, let's get drunk again!"
The four of them walked side by side, their backs lengthened in the morning sun, and every step they took seemed so resolute and powerful. On the way, they talked about the challenges they were about to face, and recalled the difficulties they had overcome together. Their friendship became even deeper during this journey.
Arriving at Qingyun Town, they found the town's atmosphere was depressing and the people were worried, obviously they had been shrouded by the shadow of the Shadow Moon Bandits for a long time. After some inquiries, they learned that the leader of the bandits was a mysterious man nicknamed "Moon Ghost". It was said that this man was highly skilled in martial arts and his whereabouts were erratic. He would always appear like a ghost at night, plunder property, and then quickly disappear without a trace.
As night fell, Qingyun Town was covered by a layer of light silver gauze. The streets were silent, with only the occasional sound of wind and the barking of dogs in the distance. The four young men put on their night clothes, used their respective strengths, quietly dispersed, began to set traps in the town, and secretly observed, waiting for the appearance of the "ghost under the moon".
At midnight, a black shadow passed through the roof like the night wind. It was the legendary "ghost under the moon". His movements were so fast that he left almost no trace, but he still couldn't escape the keen perception of the four young heroes.
Shen Muyun shouted in a low voice: "Here they come!" Then, four people surrounded "Ghost Under the Moon" from different directions and trapped it in a narrow alley.
The Moonlit Ghost paused, then sneered, "Hmph, you finally showed up? The peace of Qingyun Town is a fantasy of the weak. The strong get it in a proper way. What's wrong with that?"
Li Xiaoyun pointed his sword forward, righteously: "Strong? A truly strong person uses his strength to protect others, not to bully the weak. Today, your crimes end here."
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