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Chapter 239 The Netherworld Cult Challenges Justice

His words resonated like a thunderbolt in my mind. Taking the initiative? How easy! The Netherworld Cult has been hiding for years, their power is complex and intertwined, and we know very little about them. Now that they've come out in full force, how can we contend with them?

"What are you going to do?" I suppressed my uneasiness and asked as calmly as possible.

He took a deep breath, his eyes determined. "The Netherworld Cult's target is you and me. As soon as we show up, they will definitely concentrate their forces to encircle and suppress us. Then, we can use their tactics against us and fight them to the death!"

"But..." I hesitated, "Isn't this too risky? What if..."

"There's no such thing as a one-time loss!" He interrupted me. "Instead of just sitting there and waiting to die, why not give it a try? I believe that good will prevail over evil, and justice will ultimately triumph over evil!"

His words were full of power and ignited hope in me. Yes, rather than sit and wait for death, it is better to fight to the death!

"Okay!" I clenched my fists, my eyes determined, "Let's fight them!"

He smiled with relief, then turned to face the window and said in a stern tone, "Pass the order down, gather all fellow martial artists who are willing to defend their homes and uphold justice. In three days, we will fight the Netherworld Cult in Luofeng Valley!"

His voice resounded throughout the palace like a huge bell and spread to every corner of the imperial capital.

The news spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world. Suddenly, the forces of all factions surged, and the two sides of good and evil drew their swords, with a war imminent.

Three days later, outside Luofeng Valley, flags were fluttering and the air was filled with murderous intent.

I was wearing a dragon robe, standing on a temporary platform, looking at the dark crowd in front of me, with a lot of emotions in my heart.

Some of these people are disciples of famous and upright sects, some are wandering knights, and some are ordinary people. They come from all corners of the world and have different identities and backgrounds, but at this moment, they all have a common goal, which is: to destroy the Netherworld Cult and protect justice in the world!

Zhen Youcai was standing beside me in military uniform, holding a long sword in his hand, his eyes were like torches, and he exuded a murderous aura.

"Everyone!" I took a deep breath and said loudly, "The Netherworld Cult has been a scourge to the martial arts world for years. Now, they are even trying to overthrow the government and harm the people. They deserve to be punished!"

"Today, we gather here to fight the Netherworld Cult to the death, eliminate this evil for the people, and restore order to the martial arts world!"

As soon as I finished speaking, a deafening roar erupted from the crowd: "Eliminate this evil for the people! Return our rivers and lakes to us!"

"Kill!" Zhen Youcai drew out his sword, pointed it forward, and shouted loudly.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Deafening cries of battle resounded through the sky, echoing over Luofeng Valley for a long time... I leaped onto my warhorse and stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhen Youcai, my gaze fixed firmly on the front. There lay the vast army of the Netherworld Cult, the final battlefield that would decide the fate of the Jianghu... "Soldiers!" I raised my dragon-patterned longsword high in my hand, my voice, fueled by my zhenqi, echoing throughout the valley. "Look behind you! There are towering green mountains, gurgling streams, and the home we've protected for generations! Today, the evil Netherworld Cult wants to trample all of this, to crush us underfoot. Do you agree?!"

"No! Never agree!" The deafening roar responded to me like a tsunami, and everyone's face was filled with the determination to face death.

"Very good!" I nodded with satisfaction, my eyes sweeping across the resolute faces. "The Netherworld Cult has committed countless evil deeds. Today, we must use their blood to wash away their sins! For justice, for our homes, and for the wives, children, and elders behind us, kill!"

"kill--!"

With my last order, the heroes of the martial arts world who had been unable to contain themselves for a long time rushed towards the enemy camp opposite like a flood that broke through a dam. The shouts of killing shook the earth and resounded through the sky.

The war is about to break out!

I rode atop my warhorse, my gaze piercing the battlefield. Blades flashed, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and a brutal fight unfolded in Falling Maple Valley.

The sword formation formed by the disciples of the various righteous sects advanced and retreated with measured tactics, combining offense and defense. Like an indestructible iron wall, it repeatedly dismantled the offensive of the Netherworld Cult. Young Master Xiaoyao, dressed in white, moved erratically, his longsword wielding a snake-like force, reaping the lives of his enemies. The Iron-Blooded Escort Master led his brothers in the escort agency, relying on their extraordinary courage and tacit coordination to forge a bloody path through the enemy's formation...

However, the Netherworld Cult was also incredibly powerful. Their numbers were vast, and each one fearless and fearless, they surged forward one after another, like a tide, one wave after another, seemingly endless.

I saw familiar faces falling in pools of blood one after another, with a desire for life and a belief in justice still reflected on their faces. My heart seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible big hand, and the pain was unbearable.

"Your Majesty, let me go and support Young Master Xiaoyao. They can't hold on any longer!" Zhen Youcai rode his horse to my side and said anxiously.

I followed his gaze and saw that Master Xiaoyao, Master Tiexue and others had been surrounded by a group of men in black and were in a precarious situation.

"Okay, go ahead! Be sure to ensure their safety!" I nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will fulfill my mission!" Zhen Youcai saluted with his fists, then turned his horse and, leading a team of elite frontier warriors, shot like a sharp arrow deep into the enemy camp...

Watching him retreat, a sudden unease welled up in me, as if something was about to happen... The unease grew stronger. I gripped the dragon-patterned sword tightly, my gaze fixed on the battlefield. Zhen Youcai charged into the enemy formation like a tiger descending from the mountains. His spear wielded like a silver dragon, crushing the enemy wherever he went. The frontier warriors behind him were all valiant and skilled fighters, working in perfect harmony with him. Like sharp knives, they tore through the enemy lines.

"Kill!" Young Master Xiaoyao, Master Tiexue and others were almost unable to hold on, but when they saw the reinforcements coming, their morale was immediately boosted. They fought back hard and killed the men in black who were besieging them one by one.

On the other side of the battlefield, Sect Leader Jianxin led his disciples in a massive sword formation. Countless sword energies crisscrossed the enemy like a violent storm, leaving blood and flesh flying everywhere they passed, and screams echoed.

Although the Blood Blade Sect's leader usually behaved erratically, he now displayed astonishing strength. Every swing of his Blood Blade claimed several lives, and the bloody aura filled the air, chilling the very bones.

The Lord of Lingjiu Palace and her disciples wandered around the edge of the battlefield. They used their exquisite medical skills to heal the injured heroes and minimize casualties.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the originally precarious situation gradually stabilized, and the righteous side began to gain the upper hand. Although the followers of the Netherworld Cult were fearless and undaunted, in the face of absolute strength, they were nothing more than lambs to be slaughtered.

"Your Majesty, the right protector of the Netherworld Cult has appeared!" At this moment, Zhen Youcai suddenly rode his horse to my side and said in a serious tone.

My heart trembled. I looked up and saw a figure in a black robe and a ghostly mask appear in the center of the battlefield. He exuded a cold aura and held a long black sword in his hand. The blade emitted a faint blood-red glow, and it was obvious that it was no ordinary weapon.

"Hmph, I didn't expect that you ants could hold on until this time. However, everything ends here!" The man in black robe smiled coldly, his voice hoarse and harsh, like the cry of a night owl.

"Playing tricks!" Zhen Youcai snorted coldly, shook the spear in his hand, and was about to step forward to fight.

"Wait!" I reached out to stop him, staring intently at the man in black robes, and said in a deep voice, "This man's strength is unfathomable, don't underestimate him!"

"Your Majesty, I would like to learn from the skills of this right protector!" Zhen Youcai asked with a fist salute.

I was about to speak when I suddenly felt a powerful aura erupting from the black-robed man. This aura was cold and evil, making my heart palpitate. My face suddenly changed and I shouted, "Be careful—"

My warning was a step too late. The black-robed figure flashed and arrived first. The long sword in his hand, with a black streak, slashed straight at Zhen Youcai's chest. Although Zhen Youcai had been prepared, he was still caught off guard by such a swift attack and could only watch the black streak coming towards him.

"Talent!" I exclaimed and rushed forward without thinking, trying to block the attack, but my speed was far inferior to that of the man in black robe, and it was almost too late.

At this critical moment, a golden sword light descended from the sky like a bolt of lightning, instantly striking the black silk thread. With a loud bang, the golden sword light and the black silk thread dissipated simultaneously, and the powerful shockwave knocked Zhen Youcai and me back several steps.

“Who is it?!” the man in black robe shouted angrily, staring at the figure falling from the sky.

"Master Jianxin!" Zhen Youcai steadied himself and shouted in surprise.

I looked closely and saw that it was indeed Sect Leader Kenshin. He was holding a golden sword and standing in the air, like a god descending to earth.

"You lackeys of the Netherworld Cult, how dare you act so presumptuously in front of me!" Sect Leader Jianxin snorted coldly, swung the sword in his hand, and a golden sword energy shot out again, heading straight for the man in black robe.

The man in black robe did not dare to delay and quickly swung his sword to block. The two powerful forces collided again, making a deafening roar.

With the addition of Master Jianxin, the situation of the battle suddenly reversed. Zhen Youcai and I joined forces with Master Jianxin to besiege the man in black robes.

Although the man in black robe was powerful, two fists could not defeat four hands. Under our joint attack, he gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Damn it!" the black-robed figure roared, suddenly leaping back, putting some distance between us and him. He pulled a black sphere from his arms and crushed it with force. Suddenly, a puff of black smoke filled the air.

"Oh no, he's trying to escape!" Zhen Youcai shouted hurriedly when he saw this.

We wanted to stop him, but it was too late. The black smoke instantly enveloped the man in black robes. When the smoke dissipated, the man in black robes had disappeared.

"Damn it, he got away!" Zhen Youcai was so angry that he punched the ground and said hatefully.

"It doesn't matter, just run away. Their conspiracy has been crushed by us anyway." I comforted him.

"Yes, this time it is thanks to Your Majesty and all the heroes that we resolved this crisis. On behalf of my fellow martial artists, I would like to express my gratitude to you all!" said Master Jianxin.

"Master Jianxin, you are too kind. Maintaining peace in the martial arts world is everyone's responsibility." I said lightly.

"Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely true." Sect Leader Jianxin nodded, then he swept his gaze over the crowd and spoke loudly, "Everyone, in today's battle, we worked together and finally defeated the evil and preserved peace in the martial arts world. However, as long as the Netherworld Cult is not eliminated, the martial arts world will never be at peace. I propose that we seize this opportunity and make a concerted effort to completely eliminate the Netherworld Cult and restore peace to the martial arts world!"

As soon as Sect Leader Jianxin finished speaking, he received a response from everyone present. They all expressed their willingness to obey my orders and work together to wipe out the Netherworld Cult.

I looked at the excited crowd in front of me, and suddenly a surge of ambition surged in my heart. I took a deep breath and said loudly, "In that case, then we..."