On that quiet night, Chin Feng was alone in the vast courtyard of the Martial Arts Sect, wielding his sword. The moonlight, like silver, stretched his figure long and hazy. A gentle breeze brushed by, causing the leaves of the ancient trees to sway as if whispering ancient secrets.
Every movement of his sword dance was smooth and precise, the tip of the sword drawing shining trails in the night sky, like stars traversing the deep darkness. But at that moment, Chin Feng suddenly felt a strong sense of unease. His movements abruptly halted, his heart pounding rapidly, and an indescribable chill spread from his spine.
His eyes instantly became sharp, the tip of his sword pointing in all directions, trying to find the ominous source. In the dark corners of the courtyard, a vague figure seemed to appear and disappear, and the air seemed to be filled with a chilling intent to kill.
"Come out!" Chin Feng called out loudly, his voice echoing in the silent night sky, but only the silence of the night responded to him. His heart was filled with vigilance, his grip on the sword tightening, his eyes vigilantly scanning every corner around him.
However, there was no response.
On the other side, on a hazy moonlit night, the leader of the Martial Arts Sect, known in the martial arts world as Liu Mian, sat quietly in his study.
His furrowed brow revealed deep contemplation as he pored over ancient texts. The moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a mysterious and dignified aura upon him.
Suddenly, a cold gust of wind blew in from the window, and with a creak, the window was pushed open. Liu Mian seemed unfazed and got up to close the window. However, in that instant, a masked assassin appeared like a ghost from the shadows, agile and with a dangerous glint in their eyes.
Liu Mian turned around, their eyes sharp like a hawk, a hint of surprise crossing their face: "Your swordsmanship... it's actually..."
The assassin's voice was cold and powerful: "Yes, it is indeed the 'Sky-Cleaving Sword Technique' that has been lost to the sect since the first generation leader."
The room was filled with flashing swords as the two engaged in a fierce duel. " Liu Mian " used the "Nine Sword Winds" to fight back, each move carrying the force of wind and thunder, shaking the entire room. The masked assassin, on the other hand, employed the "Sky-Cleaving Sword Technique," with precise and exquisite swordsmanship, causing " Liu Mian " to struggle.
Liu Mian frowned, sensing the extraordinary skill of his opponent, and unconsciously quickened the pace of the battle. He countered with the "Tai Chi Void Palm," unleashing a fierce and relentless palm wind. However, the assassin seemed prepared, effortlessly neutralizing Liu Mian's attack with the "Ghostly Body Technique."
As time passed in this intense duel, Liu Mian felt an unprecedented pressure. His old wounds throbbed faintly, and realizing the unfavorable situation, he prepared to stabilize the battle with the "Heart Ocean Cleansing Wave Technique." But at this critical moment, the assassin astonishingly deployed a rare hidden weapon, instantly disrupting Liu Mian's internal energy balance.
Liu Mian's figure suddenly froze, and the hidden weapon, like a living creature, went straight for his heart!
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Liu Mian couldn't help but widen his eyes, full of astonishment and disbelief: "How is this possible... how do you possess this item?"
The assassin sneered, "Your 'Heart Ocean Cleansing Wave Technique' is indeed powerful, but if the fight drags on, your old injuries will resurface, and you will surely be weakened, exposing your weaknesses. If you were at your peak, I might not have been able to defeat you so easily.
"Yes, this hidden weapon is ranked second on the list of hidden weapons. It's called the Heartbreak Piercing Needle. Once used, it will draw blood, not only being lethal but also specifically breaking internal energy. No matter how profound your internal strength is, it will be of no use. You can no longer fight."
Liu Mian turned pale, dropped his sword, and fell into a pool of blood. He endured the pain and managed to pull off the assassin's jade pendant in a fierce struggle.
The assassin looked at the fallen Liu Mian with a hint of coldness in his eyes, then disappeared into the night.
Chin Feng felt that something was wrong and hurriedly ran towards his master's room. Outside the door, a dark shadow flew past.
Upon rushing into the room, Chin Feng saw a pool of blood on the ground and his master lying there. The room was filled with a bloody smell, and everything seemed abrupt and terrifying.
Chin Feng felt something unusual outside and hurried to his master's room. What he saw was blood on the ground and his master Liu Mian lying motionless.
"Master!" Chin Feng felt a sharp pain in his heart, almost on the verge of collapsing.
Liu Mian looked weak, as if trying to tell Chin Feng something. Chin Feng knelt on the ground, tears streaming down uncontrollably. In this moment of despair, he noticed a jade pendant in his master's hand, as if it had been torn off in a fierce struggle.
At that moment, Chin Feng understood that his master had been assassinated, and the killer was very familiar with the terrain of the Martial Arts Sect to come and go so freely.
Chin Feng tightly grasped the jade pendant, transforming the sorrow in his heart into a firm determination. He must find the murderer and avenge his master.
The runes engraved on the jade pendant seemed to conceal some kind of power, emitting a faint glow. Chin Feng held the jade pendant close to his eyes, observing the familiar runes that seemed to resonate with something deep in his memory.
Suddenly, an illusory scene flashed through his mind. A mysterious figure, a peculiar sword, and a distant place, everything became hazy and unclear.
Chin Feng wanted to grasp those images, but they vanished like illusions.
The confusion and panic in his heart almost caused Chin Feng to lose his composure, his breathing became rapid, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
His master was killed, the unfamiliar scene, and the jade pendant all left Chin Feng feeling bewildered and at a loss.
Outside the door, a figure quietly approached.
Chin Feng cautioned, "Who's there?"
"Chin Feng, are you okay?" A familiar voice broke the silence.
Chin Feng turned around and saw the worried face of fellow senior brother Sung.
"What happened?" Sung asked in panic.
Chin Feng just nodded, with a hint of despair in his eyes.
Sung saw Liu Mian on the ground, his breath caught, his eyes filled with shock and sorrow.
"How is this possible?!" Sung almost cried.
Chin Feng reached out and displayed the jade pendant in front of Sung.
"What secrets are hidden in this?" Chin Feng's voice sounded calm, but with a hint of determination.
Sung carefully observed the jade pendant, his eyes instantly lighting up.
"I have seen this rune in an ancient book..." Sung's voice was low, as if lost in thought.
Chin Feng and Sung exchanged a glance, each seeing the determination in the other's eyes.
The secret hidden behind this jade pendant may be the key to unraveling all the mysteries.
The wind blows, the leaves rustle, and the moonlight leaves a long trace on the shimmering lake surface, everything becomes blurry and mysterious.
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