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Chapter 406: The Jade Rakshasa Appears, Fang Yfei Dies
Chapter 406: The Jade Rakshasa Appears, Fang Yfei Dies
"The leader?"
"What leader?" Everyone was astonished by these words, and even Gong Jiu looked up in surprise towards the window.
There was only one person in the world who could be referred to as "the leader" by Gusu, and that was the infamous Jade Rakshasa, the leader of the Western Demon Cult, who had struck fear into the hearts of people in the western regions for thirty years.
But wasn't the Jade Rakshasa dead? During his lifetime, no one from the Central Plains dared to venture into the Western Regions, where the Western Demon Cult held sway. With their monopoly on the lucrative Silk Road, the cult's power and wealth rivaled that of entire nations.
Under the shadow of the Western Demon Cult, the Tian Shan and Kunlun sects had declined to the point of near seclusion, and their disciples had all but disappeared from the Central Plains for over two decades.
Although the Flying Jade Tiger of the Black Tiger Hall was renowned and often mentioned alongside the Jade Rakshasa as the "Dual Jewels of the Northwest," everyone knew that their influence paled in comparison. The Western Demon Cult refrained from entering the Central Plains not out of fear, but because they simply chose not to. On the other hand, the Black Tiger Hall truly had no choice but to stay put.
No one doubted that the Flying Jade Tiger was indeed a top-notch expert, but no one also doubted that he and the Black Tiger Hall were no match for the Jade Rakshasa and the Western Demon Cult.
The Jade Rakshasa's influence and reputation were such that he was like a sharp sword hanging over the Central Plains' martial arts world for over three decades.
This was why Lu Xiaofeng had been so startled upon hearing the name and had obediently accompanied the Three Friends of Winter Solstice to retrieve the jade plaque from Songhua River.
The Western Demon Cult was far more formidable than the outwardly strong but inwardly weak Green Robe Tower and the enigmatic Red Shoes. They truly controlled a vast territory.
But! There was always a 'but'.
While the Jade Rakshasa was indeed an unparalleled genius in the martial arts world, and the Western Demon Cult was a formidable force in the Western Regions...
The Western Regions were ultimately a land of diverse nations, numerous tribes, and complex power struggles.
As long as the Jade Rakshasa was alive, his influence held everything together. However, once he died, if his successor did not possess his level of martial arts skill, wit, and charisma, the Western Demon Cult's disintegration was inevitable.
This was why the Three Friends of Winter Solstice had harbored different intentions, why Lan Huzi had become ambitious, why Jia Leshan had gained confidence, why Fang Yfei had lusted after power, and why even Gong Jiu had appeared here so confidently.
Whoever obtained the Rakshasa Plaque would be able to claim the largest share of the Western Demon Cult's immense power for themselves.
However...
Gusu had actually shouted out, "Leader?"
What was going on?
Could it be that the Jade Rakshasa was not really dead? Or was someone impersonating him, and Gusu, severely injured and mentally unstable, had mistaken the imposter for the real deal?
Everyone, except for Fang Yfei and Lu Xiaofeng, who were still locked in a life-and-death struggle, turned their gazes towards the window. Even Hua Manlou, after pointing and flipping over the gray-clothed man with his finger, moved to Su Shaoqing's side.
Dark clouds covered the moon, casting an even darker shadow over the already dim night. A thin layer of fog rose, obscuring even the light from the large lanterns hanging nearby.
Within this mist, a faint figure seemed to float, appearing both real and illusory, as if it were a part of the mist itself.
No one could make out the figure clearly, and some weren't even sure if it was a person at all.
But Gusu stood before the mist, his entire body trembling, his legs shaking as if they would give way at any moment.
He dared to threaten Lu Xiaofeng, disregard Su Shaoqing and Hua Manlou, and even draw his sword against Gong Jiu, who had killed Kuzh with a single strike. Yet, in the face of this mist-shrouded figure, he could barely stand.
The figure in the mist suddenly spoke, his voice as ethereal as the mist itself, carrying an indiscernible age. It held traces of nonchalance in the prime of youth, the steadiness of middle age, and the weariness of old age.
"I won't make a move. You can take your own life." The misty figure spoke indifferently.
Standing in place, Gu Song's expression was a mix of tears and laughter. "Instructor, I am willing to atone for my crimes and make amends. Those people harbor ill intentions towards our sect, and among them are several experts!"
"I know." The misty figure seemed to smile. "But tell me, what merit do you think you can establish to make up for the sin of killing Yu Tianbao?"
Gu Song completely broke down.
Su Shaoqing turned his head to glance at Lu Xiaofeng, who seemed to be in a perilous situation under Fang Yfei's fierce and relentless assault. He teased, "Your sin of killing Yu Tianbao has been absolved by the words of the victim's father himself."
Lu Xiaofeng sidestepped to dodge Fang Yfei's attack and helplessly said, "You're in the mood to mock me, but why don't you lend a hand?"
"This is a private grudge between you and Flying Jade Tiger. It wouldn't be appropriate for us to interfere," Su Shaoqing replied.
"You can lend a hand if you want," Su Shaoqing smiled. "But can you tell me why Fang Yfei was once your friend, and with your kind nature, why are you so determined to kill him?"
Lu Xiaofeng's expression froze, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words.
As Lu Xiaofeng remained silent, Fang Yuxiang spoke up, her mind clouded by hatred and jealousy.
"It's because Fang Yfei gave his mother's pet dog to Lu Xiaofeng, and then he killed that dog!" Fang Yuxiang cackled maliciously. "I never expected that the famous Lu Xiaofeng would be such a romantic, forming an attachment to a prostitute."
Lu Xiaofeng wore a bitter smile, and Xue Bingfeng's eyes turned murderous.
Ouyang Qing couldn't help but find the situation amusing, and Hua Manlou nodded with a smile, "That's very much like Lu Xiaofeng."
Su Shaoqing said to Xue Bing, "You're in trouble. Although you encountered danger before, you didn't die. This time, someone has died. In Lu Xiaofeng's heart, you'll have to make room for a significant loss."
"Su Shaoqing, if you don't speak, no one will take you for a mute!" Lu Xiaofeng snapped angrily.
Even as Fang Yfei's attacks became faster and more relentless, Lu Xiaofeng managed to speak. His movements were agile and graceful, appearing precarious yet firmly grounded.
However, Fang Yfei had lost the composure he initially held. Seeing that the gray-clothed man had been captured, Han Mei and Yu Luosha had appeared, and his own allies were gone, while Lu Xiaofeng still had two top experts by his side.
Fang Yfei gritted his teeth. Knowing that Gong Jiu would never aid him, he shook his hands, and two silver-white gloves flew out, one aiming high and the other low, toward Lu Xiaofeng.
Fang Yfei himself retreated, his figure flashing toward a corner of the quiet room where he reached for a hidden mechanism on a bookshelf.
But Lu Xiaofeng wouldn't let him escape. With a quick inhalation and exhalation, his body weaved like a swimming fish through the gloves, as graceful as a flying swallow entering the forest. In an instant, he appeared before Fang Yfei.
As Fang Yfei was distracted by the hidden mechanism, Lu Xiaofeng's finger landed on his glabella.
The finger force entered his body, and internal energy exploded within him.
Fang Yfei stared at Lu Xiaofeng, but the light in his eyes had faded.
"You..."
"This finger," Lu Xiaofeng said calmly, "is my payback on Ding Xiang's behalf."
Fang Yfei staggered backward, seemingly wanting to say something, but no words came out. He fell to the ground, his life force dissipating.
(End of Chapter)
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