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Chapter 178: Yin Jiuyou Enters the Yin Ming Valley
Chapter 178: Yin Jiuyou Enters the Yin Ming Valley
"Chase!"
"We must not let him escape far from Yao Mountain!"
"Hehehe, Yin Jiuyou is unfamiliar with the path anyway. Ahead lies a steep valley with only one entrance. Once he enters, there's no way out!"
The two Shaolin divine monks joined forces, flanking Yin Jiuyou and driving him straight towards a place known as the Yin Ming Valley.
Of course, Yin Jiuyou was unaware of this. Confident in his unparalleled agility, he believed that although he might not outrun the two Shaolin monks in the long haul due to their deeper cultivation, he could easily lose them once he entered the dense forest.
Indeed, things unfolded as he expected. The two Shaolin divine monks could only trail him from either side, while the other experts chasing them were left far behind.
"Damn it, I just killed one Li Dayuan. Shaolin Temple has hundreds of disciples, so what's the fuss about killing one secular disciple?" Yin Jiuyou cursed, "Was that Li Dayuan the illegitimate child of your abbot?"
"Evil creature!" Master Puyi's anger rose.
"Amituofo! Buddha's compassion is boundless!" Master Puxin chanted, "Under the Buddha, all beings are equal. Killing Li Dayuan is akin to killing my senior martial brother. The Buddha has the grand mission of saving all sentient beings and the dharma of subduing demons with vajra."
Yin Jiuyou rolled his eyes, "You old monks are so hypocritical. Many secular disciples of Shaolin have died in the Jianghu, but I've never seen you flatten the entire martial arts world!"
However, Master Puxin and Master Puyi stopped responding. One holding a Zen staff and the other with empty hands, they kept their eyes fixed on Yin Jiuyou's flanks, forcing him to flee in a single direction.
Although Yin Jiuyou excelled in light work, his internal energy was not as profound as the Shaolin divine monks', and his speed had already begun to slow. Changing direction now would likely result in him being intercepted.
So he could only continue running forward, soon noticing the trees growing taller, the bushes thicker, and the surrounding cliffs more numerous, even as the terrain sank lower.
Then he saw the sheer cliffs on both sides and the narrow strip of sky above.
Yin Jiuyou's pupils contracted.
The next moment, Master Puxin on the right, Master Puyi on the left, the Shaolin guardians, monks, secular disciples, and the other martial arts experts from the Henan region had all arrived.
A ruthless glint flashed in Yin Jiuyou's eyes as he leaped into the valley.
A moment later, everyone had gathered outside the narrow passage.
"This valley covers a vast area, but it is very low-lying, with poor airflow," someone explained. "Poisonous insects and ants infest the area, and it is shrouded in miasma year-round. Ordinary people who enter will feel their strength drain away within an hour, and if they don't leave immediately, they will perish."
"So the locals call it the Yin Ming Valley," someone else continued. "As the saying goes, 'Once you enter the Yin Ming Valley, you're halfway to the underworld.'"
"Moreover, the Yin Ming Valley only has this one entrance. The surrounding cliffs are insurmountable, even for flying monkeys. Although Yin Jiuyou's light work is exceptional, it pales in comparison to the agility of monkeys and birds."
"So, he has two choices: come out and be escorted back to Song Mountain by the Shaolin divine monks, or die inside the valley!"
"In that case, should we continue the chase?"
"It's best not to go in. I've been in there once. The miasma is pervasive, the foliage dense, and it's like a maze. If we're not careful, we might not even find the exit. If we linger too long, the miasma's poison will enter our bodies, and it won't be easily eradicated."
"Then let's just block the entrance here."
"Yin Jiuyou is already trapped at the bottom of the Yin Ming Valley. Let's wait for ten days or half a month, and he won't be able to harm the martial arts world anymore."
"Exactly! Exactly!"
Not just the martial artists, but even Masters Puxin and Puyi had no intention of entering. Yin Jiuyou never faced his enemies head-on and was most skilled in ambushes and sneak attacks. Entering the Yin Ming Valley would play into his strengths.
"The Master's compassion is boundless. If Yin Jiuyou fails to appreciate this kindness, then so be it!"
Thus, the four Shaolin guardians and nine Shaolin monks set up the Small Lohan Array outside the narrow passage, guarding the entrance to Yin Ming Valley. Masters Puxin and Puyi, on the other hand, led the rest of the group and departed.
Seeing the excited discussions among the Jianghu experts, it wouldn't be long before news spread throughout the martial arts world about the Shaolin divine monks eliminating Yin Jiuyou.
In their eyes, Yin Jiuyou, trapped in the Yin Ming Valley, was as good as dead.
...
In the forest, two figures had already bypassed the narrow passage and climbed up the steep cliffs beside it.
Yan Nantian frowned and asked, "Why did you stop me when I was about to reveal myself?"
Jiang Feng countered, "What did you plan to do by showing yourself?"
"How could there be no weak spots in the Yin Ming Valley, which covers such a vast area? Ordinary folk may be helpless and unable to explore far, but Yin Jiuyou's light work is unmatched. I doubt this valley can hold him," Yan Nantian said.
"And then?" Jiang Feng asked further, "Were you planning to enter the valley yourself or send in the Shaolin experts?"
Yan Nantian turned to look at Jiang Feng, unsure of his intentions.
Jiang Feng spread his hands and said, "The Shaolin divine monks care about their reputation. They've finally driven Yin Jiuyou into the Yin Ming Valley, and if you show up and kill him, they might think you're stealing their glory."
Yan Nantian's eyes widened in surprise, "I've never thought of it that way!"
"But others will," Jiang Feng said. "And they obviously don't have the confidence to deal with Yin Jiuyou themselves. They might even end up dying at his hands if they're not careful."
"So, for them, blocking the entrance is actually the best option," Jiang Feng concluded.
Yan Nantian frowned, "Would they rather let Yin Jiuyou escape than take that risk?"
"Even if they gather a group to ambush him later, it's still better than going deep into the valley and risking a sneak attack from Yin Jiuyou," Jiang Feng said. "Everyone only has one life, and no one wants to lose it."
Yan Nantian fell silent, his gaze at Jiang Feng filled with emotion. "Second brother, you've been through a lot these days."
Obviously, Yan Nantian thought that Jiang Feng had been bearing too much on his own, which was why he had become more thoughtful.
Jiang Feng smiled, "I own thousands of acres of good land, have immense wealth, eat the finest beef and goose, drink aged Huadiao wine, wear silk and satin, and use purple sandalwood and white porcelain. What hardship have I known?"
Yan Nantian couldn't help but laugh. He had wanted to say that Jiang Feng's heart was weary, but seeing the sincerity in his brother's clear eyes, he held his tongue.
"You're right," Yan Nantian nodded. There were some things he could think of, but he was simply too lazy to bother.
"In that case, let's circle around and see if Yin Jiuyou can escape. If we happen to cross paths with him, we'll take care of him," Yan Nantian said. "This man is one of the Ten Villains, with countless lives on his hands. He deserves his fate."
Jiang Feng blinked, "Big brother, let's not be so quick to resort to killing and violence. With so many Shaolin experts chasing him, they're only talking about confining him to Song Mountain to face a wall and reflect on his sins. We should take him to Shaolin and let them feed him some vegetarian meals."
Yan Nantian, "...”
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